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LORETO CONVENT TOORAK

Registered at the G.P.O. Melbourne, for transmission by post as a book.

Printed by I mpress Dandenong Pty. Ltd., 74 Foster Street, Dandenong. V ictoria.

1971

CREDITS

EDITORS:

PAMELA EVANS

CO-EDITORS:

ANNE MARIE MacDONAGH

ELIZABETH CURTAIN

MARGARET DEANE

Prologue

Gai Walker

Staff

Judy Hook

Matric Photos

Katherine Kevin

Class Photos

Gai Walker, Margaret Deane

The Grotto

Elizabeth Curtain, Margaret Deane

Social Service

Judy Clareborough

Library

Anne Coleman

Debating

Mary Carroll, Anne Burgi

Religious

Jenny McCombe

Journalism

Jo-anne Bird, Pamela Evans, Anne Marie MacDonagh

Art

Megan Jones, Pauline Noel

Sport

Karen Hogan

Inside

Mary Ann Molomby

Outside

Mary Ann Molomby

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Junior School

Felicity Clarke

Prepartory Group

Marina O'Halloran

Academics

Geraldine Mitchell

Past Pupils

Maree Fakhry

Magazine

Elizabeth Curtain, Margaret Deane

Epilogue

Gai Walker

The editors would also like to thank:

Mrs Planten - whose indefatigable

O'Shaughnessy, Mardi Cooke, Jo-ann Bird, Pauline Noel, Katherine efforts in photography,

Kevin, Cathie Sinn, Karen Hogan, Jenny McCombe, Felicity

proof-reading and lay-out are much appreciated;

Clarke and Megan Jones, Maryanne Molomby.

Gai Walker for her photographic assistance;

The editors would like to also thank - Margaret Deane whose

Mother Francis; Sister Toni; Sister Francine; Mrs. Driscoll; Mrs.

unofficial duties far exceeded her official ones. Her efforts in

MacDonagh; Mrs. Clarke; Mrs. Hipgrave;

photography, typing and general layout insured that the

and those who spent precious hours typing - Jill Ryland, Anne

magazine finally took shape.

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EDITORIAL

We are proud to present to you this the 1971 Mandeville Magazine.

Once again, we have shared many things throughout the school year, and now

this magazine shall serve to recall these memories, or share the experiences with those who were not there. It is compiled as a symbol of unity

it

symbolizes the co-operation and will to work of those involved in the production

and also the unity through the school, as evidenced by the cheerful assistance of both teachers and pupils in every form and grade, without whom this magazine would not exist.

These pages will be cherished by those leaving Mandeville this year for the memories they hold; and for the rest of the school they hold visions of what was, what is, and what can be in the future years.

I have the honour of placing into your hands your magazine for nineteen seventy-one.

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No man is an island Entire of itself.

Every man is a piece of the Continent Or part of the maine;

Any man's death diminishes me, Because I am involved in Mankind; And therefore never send to know

For whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee.

John Donne

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STAFF MISTRESS OF SCHOOLS

MOTHER SUPERIOR

S . Anne McPhee

Mothe Sylvester

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Sr. Jane

Mrs. Wong, Sr. Therese, Mrs. Willis

Mrs. Hutchison and Alice

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Miss Stewart

Mrs. Patte son, M s. Stevenson

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Mrs. Kennedy, Sr. Maureen Burke, Sr. Leonie, Mrs. Haas

Mrs. Linton, Mrs. MacDonagh, Sr. Geraldine

STAFF

Mrs. Miller, Miss Vickery

Mrs. Schaefer, Miss Pemberton, Miss Jouning

Mrs. Planten, Mrs. Tulloh, Sr. Sonia

Mrs. Coffey

Mrs. Sokotjo

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Mrs. Ryan

01. Dulgia

Miss Latje

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Mr. Lowe

Sr. Seraphina

Sr. Anne Kelly, Sr. Maureen Saunders

Mrs. Rudder

STAFF

Sr. Inez

Miss Drennan

Sr. Bernadette

Mrs. Vickery

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Sr. Loyola

Sr. Lawrence

Mrs. Driscoll

Sr. Brigid

Mrs. Szotyory

Miss Richards

Sr. Rita

Mrs. Geilesky

Sr. Martin

Sr. Carmel

Mrs. Mitchell

Sr. Padua

MATRICULATION CLASS

SCHOOL CAPTAIN

Helen Wright

SCHOOL VICE-CAPTAIN

Margaret Bourke

BOARDING SCHOOL CAPTAIN

Margaret Deane

SCHOOL VICE-CAPTAIN Katherine Kevin

MATRICULATION CLASS

3544 BELL:

MARGARET

JUDY

Councillor,

CLAREBOROUGH:

Those younger fry who

ANN BURNS:

idolise Bell ( is it be-

G rievously

cause she is Head of

since her departure in

Sweets Branch of Social

May, Ann is trying to

Service?) will have to

forget Mandeville with

send

Europe

to

next

year. Her laugh will be

lamented

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12 years' con-

After tinuous

effervescence,

Still departs bubbling and takes her

Judy

final

the bright, multiple dis-

bow

as a keen

reliable member of the

tractions of the States.

Social Service Council.

sadly missed on Australian shores.

JO-ANNE BIRD: Furiously neat in her Jo's note-taking, Achilles heel is the de-

sire to doodle. What a

goose she'd be to let her

academic

founder

career

such a

on

Felicity plans a silent

Can be seen training for

coup to become 'boss

her black belt from the school

front

of the bus'. A cricket

gate.

fanatic, who often in-

Blushes in Chemistry at

habits the M.C.G. Fond

the mention of 'a litre'.

of drifting in and out of the Boarding School.

weakness!

ANNCANTWELL:

JUDY BLAKE: Judy.

her

with

is hoping to bring about the Socialist revolution at Mandeville. Success seernsdoubtful!

her

cheery

Councillor

for

Ann is renowned

One of the more gentle

birthday

and quietly determined

greetings to one and all.

Enjoys

Jesuit

COLEMAN:

ANNE

First mobilized Matric. con-

siderable literary talent,

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CLARKE:

FELICITY CANESTRA:

ALITA

members of the class

discu-

ssions and hopes to be

who enjoys Form 11

on Lifeline.

Blue, horses and work-

ing hard.

MARY BOILEAU:

MARYCARROLL:

MARDI COOKE:

A horse riding fanatic

"Speedy's" ambition is

A graceful bird with a

and seasoned traveller the

around

northern

states, Mary hopes to study at Armidale next year.

ANNE

MARIE

to become first female

melodious singing voice

President of the ACTU;

(repertolre ranging from Dudley Moore to

first step on the ladder to power is her valiant

Lerner and Lowe). In-

Presidency of the

terior Design is Mardi's

P.T.A.A.

ainl.

DEBBIECHIPP

BOURKE:

Not as vague as appear-

A brightening influence

ance suggests, Debbie's

in the boarding school

industry can rival Ein-

by week-days

and

nights, Anne Marie ex-

stein's;

(witness

ELIZABETH CURTAIN: Councillor

Liz,

her

public

that scintillating speaker,

Uses

monopoly of the front

these talents when call-

tends her influence to

row ,n General Maths).

ed upon to explain her

Pakenham during week-

She diverges frohi the

deafness with respect to

ends. She is a somewhat

ideal, however, in the

the ten to nine bell. She

unique entity in Gen-

predatory length of her

is a keen Rotary fan.

eral Maths.

nails.

MARGARET BOURKE: School Vice

Captain intellectual

Bones' afternoons

stand in

contra-distinction

to

her Satuidays sporty which are divided between

captaining the

"B" Basketball and sup-

porting Hawthorn over

FRANCESCHOA:

MAREE DAVIES

Brighter than a thousand suns is her huge

stars in Social Studies

smile. Will go down in

due to her avid atten-

Mandevillean

One of our

history

tion to the sports and

for her avid support for the

C.O.G.S.O.

comic sections of the

cam-

newspaper.

paign.

the backfence.

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..k-

brighter

.ill-

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MATRICULATION CLASS

MARGARET DEANE:

GAI FERGUSON :

Councillor

Famous one-day dieter.

proved a

Our

physical tonic to Gay.

school tournaments and

her Bohemian, yet or-

a topnotch basketball umpire. After several

books

rescuing her

Literature

iginal,

from lost property.

theories.

hair

Captain

Tennis

who enjoys organising

She is also noted for

boarder also doubles as

attempts at

has

some,

not believe it, this Head

vain

JULIE HEIGHT:

Hockey, anathema to

Saturday's Although boarders may sleepy

growing, Marg is now achieving success.

ANNA

DOCKEN-

DEBBIE GOSS:

DORFF:

One of the elite Euro-

Mandeville

awoke in

Melbourne

the vibrant Anna - her

and

When not being reserve

Haw-

to do arts and patronise

dabbles in knitting and Her pen pal writing.

Norwood.

lucky number is 5018.

her return to Adelaide

ever

since.

herself

resemblance

to

for her accurate predic-

John

tions of French tests,

Lennon and gets away with

NESSY:

Although she is known

her

on

Mary-Lynn

murder in class.

comes

However, after Teach-

easily

be-

frustrated

on

1-his "girl with the iron

to

will be turned.

her

direct

member of the ilite

upper sixth and takes full advantage of her privileges to come and

talent.

go as she pleases.

towards journalism.

PAMELA EVANS:

Being the artist of the

MARYGURRY:

class, Pam looks the part

Determined

with her ribbed stock-

Hockey

Captain known for her

ings, long coat and rom-

revolutionary

antic hairstyles. Can be

leader of the new radi-

seen floating around the

cals.

school, gaining

Pancake Parlour.

good

ideas -

Favourite haunt:

results with no appar-

solitary

will" is the

these occasions. Hopes

ers' College, the tables

HEN-

MARGA RET

MARY-LYNNGRACE: MARGARET DWYER: Prides

Ann

for C reserves,

thorn will lose her on

amdzing stories have kept it awake

ANN HENNESSY:

pupils,

History

pean

1971 to the impact of

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FELICITY HO:

Spends most of her

crocheting and

time

reading occupies her spare time with Maths.

Felicity hopes to do Medicine next year.

ent work.

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MAREE FAKHRY: Councillor

LIZBETH GRANT:

Shriek, laugh, giggle,

naps during class to make up for her Liz

squeak, hiss, cackle...

late nights·and possibly

characteristic

These

as a result of these,

noises of Maree can be

some startling facts to the growing body of knowledge that

adds

heard in class when she

is barracking for Carlton or

cat

on Emerald Golf

is Australian History.

Course.

MARY LOU FARLEY:

HOGAN:

KAREN Councillor

accident-prone,

That

broken-

bruised and boned

basketballer

plays (justifiably) like a captain.

Karen

and

is

a

enthusiastic

cheerful, Super

Efficient

Matric.

JUDY HOOK:

Mary Lou tends to get

VIRGINIA GRIGSBY:

carried

A happy conversation-

homesick

alist who should find

quent listening to the

away

on

the

hockey field (mainly by the

opposition).

She

spends the rest of her time

laughing

infec-

tiously in the Boarding School or celebrating in Heatncote.

M

this an

asset

in her

Nursing next year. She

This Briton is not at all

despite fre-

BBC and a desire to

return at 12.30 p.m.

10th December, 1971.

found Mary Quant and

She is best described as

so remains quaint.

a bed-sock knitting mad scientist.

MATRICULATION CLASS 2%4...

JENNY LACHAL:

Self-scrutiny tempered with amused scepticism BERNADETTE

is Jenny's chief virtue.

HOSIE:

However,

Non-squeamish Biology

able process is hindered somewhat by advanced myopia, which excuses

dissector. Although a

ribbonless dissenter, she has strong ties with the

admir-

this

a multitude of sins -

Army.

A weekly supply of leaves from the

mint

tuck-shop, keeps Kerri energetic and fresh. Unlike others, Kerri revels in her curly hair.

illegibility

including and

KERRI McINTYRE:

unbelievable hair-

styles.

GERALDINE MITCHELL: JOAN IRESON:

Hails from Booligal and

A weakly boarder. Sue

the

from

returned

away in is wasting nostalgia for Tallarook;

States last year. A loyal follower of Percy

manages to survive only

Cerutty and is instigatIng

Councillor

SUE LEAHY:

frequent pat-

through

Fitness

Boarder

ronage of the Station

Campaign.

Strong views especially in the political field and on the uniform committee. Her keen personality is depicted by avid her support of Hawthorn.

milk-bar.

JONES:

MEGAN

Councillor

MARY ANN

LOUISE LECHTE:

Fourth of the

seven

A veteran since kinder-

MOLOMBY:

Jones to appear at Man-

garten, Lou still clut-

Poised

deville.

M egan

bines

her

com-

natural

abilities and gracious femininity in forming her own unique style of

elegant,

Mary Anne prides her·

vegemite roll. Aim: to

self on her long hair. A

her

ches : tor

and

childhood

a million (a

make

budding tri-linguist.

million what?) Lou refuses to specify.

art.

JOAN McCANN:

KATY KEENAN:

extraordinary

Takes

delight in train trips to second

Yarrawonga;

only, in fact, to her keen

enthusiasm

for

phone-calls at 9.00 p.m.

A blonde bombshelt on the hockey field.

KATHERINE

KEVIN:

School Vice Captain That

retreating night

owl has diverse sporting talents but her ambitions do not ascend to

the heights of tne diving board.

Renowned for her spasmodic, barely controllable

infectious

and

Joan

laughter.

the

haunts

Still

Nepean

Highway with all the due solemnity of the conscientious "L" driver.

FRANCESMOON: Frances is

Jovial

renowned for her jokes, fragility and prowess in Australian

though

did

History anything

good ever come from Geelong?

JENNYMcCOMBE:

Rivalling the ladies of Courtly Romance with

CLAREMURPHY:

her long golden flair, Jenny's image ts drastic-

dreamy in class, Clare's

ally

dispelled

after

gruelling French classes.

Encourages the rumour

Deceptively quiet and rare

flashes of wit are

worth waiting for.

that she is helpful and

willing.

GENDRIE

PAULINENOEL:

KLEIN-BRETELER:

ANNE

One of the liveliest Mat-

DONAGH:

rics, Gendrieb principal

An intellectual freak- her

field of action (or in

cynical comments help

action) was hockey. Dod-

MARIE

Mac-

Councillor

pass the time in class. A

ged by injury, she totter-

second Mrs Pankhurst -

ed on for the last match

derailed!

only to succumb in honourable defeat.

Nick-named "Bubbles" in subtle allusion to her effervescent

personal-

ity, Pauline adds an in-

ternational sparkle to the

class.

Her Matric

Review performance inambition of spired operatic glory.

MATRICULATION CLASS

MARINA

CATHIE

O'H ALLORAN:

Councillor The best

Marina's

existence is

SINN: JENNYSULLIVAN: Indian

Arm

founded on a profound

Cathie is appreciated by

ice. In Linus like fash-

V ice-President o f

her friends due to the

ion, however, she clings

P.T.A.A. Motto: "Sip A

close proximity of her

to her school-bag for a

wide-

eyed in her midi-tunic, Jenny is a convincing

face-keeper in the class.

belief in luck and licor-

and

Bouncing

Wrestler and straight-

Sin".

home.

precarious security.

ANNE JOSLATTERY:

O'SHAUGHNESSY:

Ever- loquacious, Jo

Matchless in tennis, aths

basketball,

may be heard and seen

and

(though not necessarily

swimming, Anne can be

believed) most advan-

identified by her large blazer

JULIE THOMPSON:

tageously at the table

which

pocket,

Julie - as chirpy as

and in General Maths.

she sports on frequent

Cherokee natives were

An awesome passenger

occasions. In class, often conspicuous by

always rumoured to be

on the Ivanhoe bus.

- found curls the bane

her absence.

of her existence until fellow-boarder

Sue

m ade the straight crooked, and the rough

ways plain.

TONI SMITH:

Famous

SANDYPIZER:

for

flowing

eccentric

tresses and broad grin,

lunch-time fancies have

Toni is another whose

from

talents are bounded by

Sandy's ranged

Grade

the

One's pickled cucumber

basketball

court.

to Matric's more fash-

Leisure hours alternate

ionable yoghurt.

between beach-combing at Lorne and sporadic

MARIAN WALKER:

study of Japanese.

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Lively appreciation of the

noble art of wit

distinguishes

Marian,

whose tongue is as trenchant

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acute.

MARY ANNE ROFE:

JULIE

Graced Mandeville this nal

loss.

Mairse

descends

an

at

trallan History.

American

Scholarship

basketball

United

and aths. but refuses to

vibrant,

her Adelaide

abandon

Jane's

Although currently on

con-

shine

to

Victorian

SPEHR:

Councillor

year, to Adelaide's eter-

her ear is

Sister

"Rank Xerox" of Aus-

Field in the

States,

pigeon-toed,

curly-headed

colloquialisms.

Julie's

ghost

haunts us yet.

PHILLIPAWEBB: Informs us that she is a conscientious

?*J VERONICA

JILLRYLAND:

In spite of warranting

SPILLANE:

such epithets as minus-

First and foremost in

cule, tiny, petite, Jill is

that long chain of Spil-

a regular Ath. whiz.

lanes which is to wind

Fanatically regular in appointfort nightly

student,

but her notes have yet

to be deciphered in our efforts Suffers canny

to prove this. from lack

an

un-

of equi-

librium, causing her to frequently fall over.

in and out of Mande-

ville's cloisters, Veroni

ments to maintain her

ca may be distinguished

crew-cut.

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by her height and fiery locks.

JANE SCHLESINGER: A keen member of the

BERNADETTE

Hockey team, Jane ex-

STARR:

pends

her

oratory.

The

01

sake of the evening. A

ergy appears to be a

known

diet of

spirits.

consistent

countenance, easy go-

steadfast as her name-

source of this said en-

WRIGHT:

Who has that cheery

mure, Bernadette is as

energy In enthusiastic class

HELEN

School Captain

Forthright though de-

surplus

ing manner and friendly disposition? Only Helen

mediator of

answers the description.

spaghetti rclls.

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MATRICULATION CLASS Summer is a time of laughter, and of a certain bubbling feeling; when bodies are burnt and red apples ripened. Summer is hot, hot smells; a listful laziness.

These I used to call my blue-sky days. 1 would romp for hours in the orchard, twisting my limbs around gnarled, choked roots. 1 would fill the air with hoots of delight and scream at a crawly spider. When so exhausted, 1 would flop on the damp, cool grass; the heavens were my adventure.

It was on one of these days, while tracing a cloud pattern in

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the sky, that I chanced to encounter my father's whiskers. He was A./.<04*.ml .- .

standing above me - oh! so many miles - and he was smiling. A warm gush of blood thrilled through me then; for he was both

mother and father to me (my mother being dead) and my

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constant companion. 1 looked expectantly for the gleam of

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humour in his eye, but amazement shook me, when I realised a /1 .3; s.,:tiut,A» 2

faint red-blush across his cheek. My father never blushed.

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continued along a merry way - for, suddenly it was ended. I met

her then. Oh yes, she was beautiful and she kissed me like a child.

But I did not love. her. 1 would never love her. In her arms she

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but, from the moment I saw it, 1 hated it.

There was never a summer to compare with that one. Its gloriously tinted sunsets were magnificent, they said. But that fierce, fiery, burning sunball burnt my heart out.

It was not until the end of summer that I realised my position.

I was happy enough until then; I was fed; I was clothed; but I did not belong to them, the three of them. Baby's shrieks from the

bathtub chilled my limbs. Laughter was uncommon. Then all at once, I knew; they did not want me.

To be unwanted, to be unloved is like a hollow aching inside you. You want to get rid of it, but you cannot.

I ran to the orchard and grazed my knee. There was blood and

grit caked on the graze, but they did not notice. I ran to the window and screamed. 1 screamed unti I my ears drummed me to a madness. They put me to bed and locked the door.

Then I cried. The fierceness and anger of it were so great that I nearly choked. Why must I be locked in a cage by myself? Is there not room for any more? I was so alone; so pathetically alone.

Summer is a time of laughter; but I do not laugh. The grass is coarse beneath my feet; the apples are sour. Neglect so bites at the core of my heart that it is numbed by the constant nagging. 1 do not care.

The loneliness, the apathy, the never-ending noises of a city, the Monday-Thursday-all the week sameness of a life with no bright spots, a week with no weekend.

The steps, conspiring together to trip and confuse - to make the weary traveller more weary. And a door in a wall, a blank grey cracked wall, with spider-web-like fingers reaching out and covering all.

And outside the door, a bare room, a smelly dirty, unloved room, and each grey wall a stoney face, a surly scowl, a glassy glaze, a numb unfeeling, deadened place.

Into the room - a man. A greyish, deadened weary soul, a stubbled face, two pleading eyes resigned long since, as one who

Maryanne Molom by Form VI

dies - not liked by anyone.

And all at once - a sound, and laughter and sounds of joy, and peace and love a happy sound - all white and silver, with traces of pink and blue and gold - the sound of youth, lost to the old.

But again the grey, the man, the table, a bottle, a glass, a pipe,

a chair. And far below the noise of traffic splitting through the cold night air. A street of faces, solid, greyish, pallid, cold, blank,

unfeeling, numb, appealing - a wall of hate and lack of care.

A cinema - and bawdy voices, raucous, nude and boisterous

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fun, and restlessness and wistfulness with nothing to do, because all is done.

And children on the footpath, with shouts of joy and pain as the people pushing past them knock them over do not see, with

insects flying after them and falling like the rain, but the rain goes quite unnoticed, for the people do not see, as they hurry home at five o'clock to their families and their tea.

And a man with a bottle, looking down and seeing all, feels a sad security within the boundary of his wall. A man should be an island in the face of such a storm - it's good to be alone, alive pyk I .bct 2

with all one's values gone.

Julie Thompson Form VI

MATRICULATION CLASS

How good it feels to know that no matter how high I stretch

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to reach the moon, 1 shall always be held firm; no matter how far

I reach out for some fancy. When I am tired and have grasped the object I can return and huddle against my love, lean against him and show h im m y new found toy. p592.

A tree, most beautiful of Nature's children grows up and wears the stars as iewels in her hair, strong and solid in security. with her roots buried deep and faithful in the soil. For the delight 1, like the trees, am inclined to go a little mad in a storm, or aim and grow towards heaven and the ultimate void; but all my joy

and ecstacies are only possible because my mind is so firmly blended with another, that blending of we two gives me everything I need - both energy and the objective, happiness and

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sorrow in compliment, and the silence, peace that I can't live without.

Were I to live aimlessly with no-one to hold to, the world

would find fine sport in me as I drifted from one small pleasure to another.

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I remember once seeing a film depicting the life of an Englishman of the 1950's. One particular scene showed ten little

men standing at the gate of their council houses, bowler-hatted

Battered and pained as I would be, how could I protect myself while drifting lonely? The ultimate end would come as I stumbled and fell from one level to the next, trving to stand in a fathomless vacuum or hungry pit.

to catch the 8.10 train to London. The fact that the ten men did

Those people I have known who are free in this world as tumble-weed is free, are the saddest of my friends. Nervously they go from friend to friend, city to city, with nothing to desire

the same thing, at the same time, was amusing - but now it

or aim for. The roots of early friendships, family ties, have long

haunts me. These men, by doing everything within the limits of

ago been sacrificed to please their desires or inclinations; and now they have forgotten what it was like, or where they'll find their

and briefcase in hand, they kissed their wives goodbye and set out

society, by not varying from the common mould, were accepted.

Yet I realise now that their conformity was extreme and through it, they had lost their individuality and identity.

But the question of conformity in order to be accepted is not confined to the English, or to any period. This is a problem, which at some time, must be grappled with by all, throughout the ages. In the Victorian Age, those who did not conform were, 1

security again.

suspect, secretly admired because they had thrown off the shackles of society. Indirectly, such people were accepted, under the label of artists and geniuses. Today, we still have those who

security and am inclined to sink a tentative foundation wherever

have "dropped out", but a new label has been added - that of

thoughts, 1 relinquish all previous attachments, and rely solely on my love, az he does on me, for all I wish. Two trees entangled at branches and roots, we are free to be what we will

the university student.

There has always been someone ready to slam the door on the establishment, to ridicule its standards and laugh at its behaviour;

but never have these "knockers" (or perhaps thinkers) been so

And those people I see daily blooming and growing richer who have found themselves, implanted in some rich soil, are like a dry

seed suddenly snatched off the wind and growing beautiful, with roots firmly planted in the earth.

I was born with a longing for the peace and happiness of the mood is right; but now, when I have fouhd such a person that

instinctively we are entwined' in each other's affections and

and voluntarily we come together again.

I thank God that I am not free, that I have a duty to my love - to make him happy, to laugh away his gloom, to run with

numerous as they are today. The world is no longer unkind to them - their numbers are too large, but even so, when the non-conformist was a rarity, was the world rightly unkind to these people? Merely because so many conform and do not

him in the sun and let him sleep leaning against me; and I worship the Mother Earth that lets me rely on it so much - that lets me rest curled up under a protective arm and lets me weep because it

oppose society, does not mean they are right. Society should

cares so very much.

respect those who have found its ties too binding. Man is not

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compelled to accept and conform; he has the right to reject - and

Form VI

those that exercise this right should not then be victimised by others.

Question fully the values, standards, behaviour of our society

and religion, evaluate them and make an informed decision either to accept or reject. But we should make the choice, we owe it to

ourselves to be at least, thinking, questioning human beings!

If we all did this, then no doubt there may be more "drop-outs", but if all were happy and confident in their

decisions, then no-one would have the right to look unkindly on them. The world has no right whatsoever to look too unkindly on those who distrust or oppose existing standards; it may be likely that these aware people can bring to light, a problem in the existing social order, that once set right would lead to a better world. On the contrary we should be thankful, to quote Shakespeare, "O Brave New World, that has such people in it".

Elizabeth Curtain Form VI

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FORM V

VIOLENCE IN SOCIETY

Violence stems from within society. American psychologists made an intensive investigation into just what was the cause of violence in the United States after the nineteen sixty-eight urban riots. They found that many of their violence prone patients had either a violent father, mother, or came from a violent background. They gave other possible solutions as to the cause of violence, but the majority of these were somehow connected with circumstances existing in the formative years of the patient. One team of doctors at a Boston hospital investigated the possibility that a primitive part of the mind, dating from the cavemen era, was the cause of violent impulses. They found that this part of the brain was in fact more developed than in persons who were less violent. This however could not be proved conclusively, but they did find that this part of the brain is the seat of aggressive impulses.

BACK ROW: R. Bowyer, J. Kelly, A. Burgi, G. Lewis FRONT ROW: M. McGIoin, A. Mulcay, G. 0'Conner, E. Halpin

Violence is not only peculiar to America. During recent years, violence has become prevalent in the remainder of the world.

Britain has been the exponent of the art of "paki bashing", France united the workers and students and proved to the world just what havoc a united group could create. Students in Indonesia and South Korea turned to violent measures; demont.

strations. Natives in New Guinea attempted to gain control of their own land by a violent attempt to take over the air strip, and at home in Australia, citizens and police clashed violently over a racist question.

The violent interruptions at the Springbok rugby matches were not the only incidences of violence within Australia. Civil disorder and violence occur at least once a day in every major

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city. Assault, robbery with violence and rape are becoming ever-familiar words on the lips of the news reporters and in the pages of news print. No ionger can Australians walk the streets at night; the cry of "she'll be right Jack", diminishes into a barely heard whisper. The violence in Australia has not as yet reached the heights known in America, but continued disorder and an ever increasing number of dissatisfied people could be leading Australia in America's large foot-prints.

FRONT ROW: C. Driscoll, S. Gardini, M. Sleeman

There is no particular cause to which the glut of violence in Australia can be attributed. The cause cannot even be pointed out

as something obviously wrong. Violence seems to stem from within the people, because of the growing feeling of dissatisfaction. The government wants to tighten their control over the states in order to put down the tide which is breaking their dykes.

But Australia is not a Communist country, it professes to be a

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democracy - and the government cannot turn a tide by turning the country into a police state.

Loss of thought and feeling.

What is a mind if encompassed by four walls closing?

What is a soul if lost in dreams unhealing, untold?

Australians now have a great deal of contact with the outside world. The previous general attitude of complete apathy is gradually dying out. People fight for what they believe. They are

As a lion-tamer and a lion, ruthless, dwindling, unfeeling.

An individual lost, unclaimed, unfelt.

not content to let careless, self-opiniated politicians make mistakes at their expense.

WAR

Slaughtered sheep of guarded folds lost forever Expired loves endless meaning turned to hate

"Mass violence" is a disease slowly enveloping the world, but its source is within the modern society, that man has built

Mounting layer upon layer of jealousy inclined Feeling expired but ill feeling still remains

himself. The tall buildings built front to front, and back to back

Destitution of all due to despotic unfeeling man.

are closing out the light, people are smothering themselves with

What is man if hate grows and mind

the smog they produce, but there is still enough time to find a

Clouds and fogs as a stormy black night

solution. The important question is, will people have to raze their

When white is no longer white and clear but black?

society to find that solution?

Jane Scally Form V

Angela MacDonagh Form V

FORM V

THE STORM BEFORE THE CALM

In the humidity of the evening, he lay awake in his bed, his eyes transfixed on the hole in the roof. The day had been hot and

sticky but a cool change had been forecast. With his hands behind his head, he watched the smoke drift away into the dark corners of the room. Finally he stubbed the cigarette on the plate that lay on the box next to his bed. He drew the blanket up to his chest as a sudden chill quivered down his spine, and closing his heavy lids, he dozed off to sleep.

The black clouds amassed, and with a frightening flash of

lightening and a rebellious roll of thunder, the storm began. The rain came down like bullets on the galvanised iron roof. It trickled through the hole and filled up the basin at the base of his bed.

The tormenting dripping had not ceased when he awoke in the

BACK ROW: H. O'Neill, J. Whitburn, G. McColl-Jones, K, Francis G. Vaughan FRONT ROW: A. Byrne, C. Thomas, C. Fyfield, E. Carroll

early morning. He had had a sleepless night and huddled under his blanket,now drawn up around his ears. He groped for his packet of cigarettes on the box, but remembered that he had smoked the last one the night before.

"I wonder what day it is", he thought, and then added "not that it really matters". He raised himself on one elbow and surveyed his room, his home.

"I must buy that crystal chandelier and get the electrician to put it up. What electricity? And a teak bedside table would add character. What bed? A new stove would help. What food?" His thoughts wandered aimlessly.

Suddenly he realised that today was the day that he had his free meal. Revitalized, he swung his legs off the bed, and stabilizing himself with his wrinkled hands, he hoisted himself to his feet. He walked to the basin and splashed some water on his face - water that had collected during the storm.

He carefully placed his shoes on his tired feet, and meticulously tied the string laces. He pulled on his old woollen cardigan and walked out of hisroom.

Abstracted, he moved in the direction of the convent. His eyes were frozen and his hands dangled at his side.

Without warning, his legs gave way under him and he collapsed

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distance. He crossed the finishing line. He had finally made it.

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F R ONT ROW: V. Wray, J. R eynolds, M. A. Mooney, M. Westmore

FRONT ROW: C, Dosser, A. Tillig, P. Hoey

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Whether to blackball a member who'd played vulgar pranks She righteously dismissed them from socialite ranks.

Her parties were all held on the husband's boat, And away to the islands with the socialites she'd float.

And they'd play party games, and start to campaign As to which of the socialites could drink the most champagne.

And as one socialite told me, it's really quite funny The most important things in life are position and money.

But I think if I had the chance I might Decide that I'd rather not be a socialite.

Christina Mitchell Form V

How distant I am from the people when I am with them

and how close when they are far away BACK ROW: A. Pembe ton S. Mo an K. McC acken H. Smith

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FORM V

MAN Man needs hope

Hope that leads.

Man needs love Love that feeds.

Man needs someone Someone who cares.

Man needs escape From hatred's lairs.

Hate needs people People all alone.

Hate needs sadness

Sadness overgrown.

Hate needs cruelty

Cruelty harsh and hard.

Hate needs emotion Emotion burnt and charred.

Peace needs people People altogether.

Peace needs understanding Understanding each other.

Peace needs feeling

At ebb tide I wrote

Feeling that's sincere.

A line upon the sand

Peace is love

Love that's almost here.

Julie Tester

And gave it all my heart

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And all my soul At flood tide I returned

To read what I had inscribed

And found my ignorance upon the shore Kahil Gibran

HUMANITY

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I didn't know

About the humanity of man Although I'd heard about it

Often enough From the local reverend

And his very local peers And a garrulous grey haired history teacher With rouge on her cheeks Not to mention

Several presidents And my barber George Till the other day I saw a young Mexican boy With dirty ankles

Waiting beside his sixty-year-old Father

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FRONT ROW E Sharp,J Batten, R Brennan, G Vaughan

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SOCIAL SERVICE GROUP 2

BACK ROW: V. Skene, S. Marron, P. Peppard, C. Lory, K. Kelly FRONT ROW: K. MeGoldrick, C. Whelan, A. McCaig, E. O'Sullivan

and al I things as relatives.

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BACK ROW: S. Hadley, P. Chapman, M. Gaynor, A. Cameron

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FORM IV

Any man's death diminishes me Because I am involved in mankind;

Every man is a piece of the continent, A part of the maine.

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Why torment yourself? Relax, don't work so hard.

Question, question. What is this world about?

Get out and spread the good news. What good news?

You found yourself, remember?

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Ssh, the sun is rising. Watch its mysterious beauty.

Silence. The birth of a new day.

A new beginning.

The dawn has come, Awake and realize, Awake and know the world.

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the words they are saying and still not understand. Real communication takes more than words - it is also facial

expressions and hand movements. It takes the whole of a person to communicate with another.

How many people live their lives, just saying words. It takes an effort to reach out, and too many of us aren't prepared to make the effort.

Everyone expresses herself without thinking - just because she's surprised or happy or sad. But you must want other people to understand what you are saying, if you are going to reach out.

Each of us is an island in our intimate thoughts, but there is room for us to bridge the gap when there is a need or a want for it.

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there would be no misunderstandings or hurt feelings; but people

are human and it is not that way. So it should be the goal of the human race to learn to understand one another.

What does it matter if the Americans have put men on the moon, if at the same time, the people back on earth do not get along due to lack of understanding and communication.

Let the human race learn to reach out and attain understand-

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Upon the white-dove clouds.

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Something thick, to feel, and stir With my own hands;

Where princes play in the wailing snow And the jig-sawed faint hopes swim Where there's an inside to a paper sheet And rusting snow is never seen, And the tourist's sighs never win...

But I'm so far from that now

The curtain fell on me, and split my brain In a half clawed, half gnawed sleep.

It split my brain and spilled my flesh.

And fed all to the starved - chipped dogs of Majority.

Yet is there time to wander - find a starry, stable velvet shelter?

Up in the clustered cortex line of thought

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Don't live your life alone,

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depending on thousands of people - first the other two men, k

and then the people at Space Control. Each of these men depend on the other.

Man cannot escape from other people-not even on the moon.

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have feelings, man can cry, and why? - Simply because he is human. He can live far away, but can he live by himself?

Catherine Marraffa Form IV

FORM 111

THE FISHING VILLAGE

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The bus stopped in the wilderness. 1 glanced out the window, there was not a sound, not even the chanting of birds. 1 looked

towards the driver as I caught his eye he grunted, "out here". 1 gasped with shock and surprise. "But ... but, where is the village?" He answered, "Two miles down the road", then pointed vaguely to my right. 1 looked in that direction, all I could see was

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a narrow, pot-holed road. "There?" 1 cried helplessly, "Yes lady, now if you do not mind, 1 haven't got all day." 1 alighted from the bus, then the bus rattled away on a cloud of grey dust while I stood watching.

I snatched up my case and started walking down the road. The

sky overhead was opaque with dense masses of cloud, and the air was heavy with humidity. 1 trudged on languidly, my throat parched and my feet blistered. Finally around the bend in the dusty road I could see houses, old, with slate roofs. 1 reached the outskirts of the town, streets narrow, and the houses scattered in little dumps alongside. The place was deserted even

the lazy, yellow-eyed, mongrel dog, didn't bother to raise its mangy head from its dirt grey paws. He sat statue-still with his

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pink tongue hanging out between his great gaping jaws. Further I walked getting closer to the sea, smelling the sweet air, and savouring the cool ocean fanning my flushed face.

Finally I reached the centre of the village. Here the air was

once again oppressive but this time with the rather repugnant, scaly smell of old fish remains. The streets narrow, but cobbled and dirty. The houses, close, old, showing their mellowed years with chipped plaster, peeling paint, and cream doors, which once, many years before, had been white. Some ragged scream ing urchins rushed from behind one of the houses. Upon seeing me

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they stopped awed and shocked into silence. Their great eyes out on stalks in their emaciated' faces. The thin under-nourished

bodies rigid, they stared while I passed by. After turning the corner I came upon a village hotel. Its decor much the same as its

neighbours. 1 entered. The clean, shiny plates gleamed from the shelf, the beeswaxed table shiny, in the rather gloomy light, the fire in the grate crackling cheerfully away, polished oak staircase gliding softly upwards into the mysterious rooms above, the

interior contrasted strangely with the outward impressions made in my brain. 1 looked through the glass into the public bar. Here

men, all sturdy, middle-aged with weatherbeaten faces and large brown, calloused hands were talking, laughing with each other, creating the impression that all were there for an hour of peace and relaxation before returning to their various boats to begin

BACK ROW: P. Woodhouse, K. Parkes, B. MacDonagh FRONT ROW: K. Muldoon, J. Gurry, L. Perillo, J. Kitt

another try with their nets.

I looked at my watch, half an hour to go; 1 decided to go for a

walk along the jetty. 1 ventured out from the cheery atmosphere of the hotel into the dark, depressing street. Once again the feeling of poverty closed around me. 1 reached the jetty, the fishy smell was even stronger here, and the green murky water clasped the rotting planks supporting structures. I felt sick, the smell combined with the air depressed me. 1 turned away, and hurried down the street to the bus-stop.

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Real is being loved.

Being remembered on your birthday.

Real is being forgiven after a fight with your Mum. Real is having a friend always Being kissed goodnight.

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and body, tossing my hair loosely about my face. The trees groan to its gusty moaning, throwing fantastic shapes over the cold,

grey blanket of the all-enveloping darkness.

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The wind subsides and is still. In my cold damp solitude I sit

shivering - from the cold or otherwise I know not what - my heart contracting at the slightest movement. 1 notice a car changing gears up the street, something I might hear a million

boats are moored, I see the children, grubby-faced, runny-nosed

times a day, and then all is lost to the mercy of the wind as it

and scabby-kneed, playing with the various mongrels of doubtful

starts up its gruesome howling once more.

temperament and unknown parentage. They duck, sniggering,

Leo is pursuing Virgo across the hollow blackness of a wild night sky and the pale silver moon peeps from within a soft and misty shroud, staying awhile, then retiring momentarily, why, as it were, or maybe embarrassed at the goings on of the others.

Is it a voice that sounds from the fathomless darkness?

Skulking forms assemble their shapeless beings from the shadows and I am afraid. Do I detect footsteps or does the wind play

about the dead and fallen leaves? My gaze wanders wistfully towards the house where lights merge into the gloom inviting warmth and refuge.

As I walk down the hill towards the pier where the fishing

into doorways as I pass them. The pungent odour of old fish guts irritates my nose as I near the market square.

At the market the fishermen have laid out their catches for

sale. Each separate shop owner tries to out-yell his neighbour. On the very edge of the market square, and an old salt displays his

wares. His back is bent with the weight of years and his gnarled hands are as brown as chestnuts. "How much?", I ask him,

pointing to a large flathead. "Four drachma," he answers in a gravel voice, his breath smelling heavily of garlic and spirits.

Beyond the market place is the town hall where small meetings

The wind blows up again with a deafening roar playing weird

are sometimes held. I pass by a partially opened window and stop

and wonderful shadows upon the dimly illuminated recesses of

to look inside into the glow and warmth of a fire-lit kitchen. On

the fence and garage. My first awareness is of only the cold and

the floor of well-worn red brick stands a long table of plain

the terrible wind, and for a time, I am blind to the fear lurking in

boards with benches down each side of it. Rows of spotless plates 1

the night's evil corners. A restless dog's incessant barking snaps

wink from the shelves of the dresser at the far end of the room I

me out of my temporary oblivion until then it too is drowned

and from the rafters overhead hang hams, bundles of dried herbs

into nothingness by the tempest.

and baskets of eggs. The ruddy brick floor smiles up at the

Again I hear footsteps. The cold is intense and, pulling my

smoky ceiling; the oaken chairs, shiny with long wear, exchange

dressing-gown tighter around me, nothing could look more

cheerful glances with each other; plates on the dresser grin at pots

hideous than this night. I long for my bed.

on the shelf and the merry firelight flickers and plays over

Then my mind wanders back to the distant memories of the

everything.

end of a long summer's day, lying outside in the warm calm

Walking down cobbles I reach the small pier, jutting out into

beneath a sky filled with a radiant light of a million stars, and then back to the house and its warmth. This is too much, I give

the blue-grey sea. The small shallow-bottomed boat is waiting for

way to temptation.

goodbye to the little village.

me there and as it slowly pulls out of the secluded bay I say

K. Hill

Kathleen Muldoon

Form 111

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FORM 111

NIGHT

A thick black blanket slowly encompassed the earth, muffling all sound. A slow moving, indefinite form of nothingness rose in place of the bright steady sunlight.

A few tiny pinpricks of unsteady light dotted the now inky black sky. All had a foreboding aspect as silence prevailed; not a creature stirred. 1 stood with bated breath waiting for some rude disturbance to break this unnerving vacuum of sound: still nothing.

Then without warning, the weird light of a full moon gave all an unexpected brilliance. An unearthly scene was produced. A well-known track wound its way up the steep hillside, looking like a silver ribbon embracing a huge gift. Shadows loomed from nowhere; trees looked like giants with gnarled fingers groping for victims. The distant river flowed sluggishly with ghostly flickers of white light teasing its water. Something moved in the clump of BACK: S. Crook F. Tointon, J. Hall, J. Britt, C. Newing.

bushes behind me. 1 stood still; a strange prickling sensation ran

FRONT: K. Brennan, M. Caelli, A. Hipgrave, M. Godfrey

up and down my spine; nothing appeared. An owl hooted close by but only the hills answered with a blank stare. Then crickets chirped, warily at first but gathering volume with time.

I stepped forward once, twice, then three times. Still nothing happened. 1 realized my mouth was dry and a cold sweat had broken out on my forehead. Why was there no wind? There was something ghostly and mysterious about this night. I felt lost and out of place. I was an intruder into this strange but beautiful

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world. It had a language of its own.

I turned homeward, walking warily at first but gaining confidence as I neared home and my warm bed.

I awoke to find dawn with its harsh but welcome brilliance,

rousing the sleepy world: our world. I was somewhat relieved to find the grotesque shadows and ee, ia atmosphere of the night had succumbed to the familiar warm world which I had grown to love.

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MECO'S DAY

On a small Greek Island in the Aegean Sea, sheltered and secure from the hustle and bustle of the over-growing world, lies a happy little fishing village. It is surrounded by rocky hills with an occasional cypress. Further down the hill are groves of swaying

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olive trees from which the villagers harvest the round green fruit.

Lower down still, huddled against the cost is the village. The

stone houses lean against each other and each wooden tiled roof is joined to the next. In between the crooked rows of houses are

narrow cobbled streets all sloping down to the sea. The village is dominated by a perpetual fishy-sea washed smell.

It is early morning. In one of the houses, a child slips out of the big bed he shares with his brother. Silently he dresses and

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pads across the cool wooden floor. Downstairs he opens the front

door and steps out into the balmy air. Quickly he runs down the crooked cobble streets till he reaches the beach. He jogs down the

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pier and nimbly leaps into the tiny boat. Already many of the fishing boats have left.

Soon he arrives at his favourite fishing area in a shallow nearby inlet. He is alone. With practised hands he lowers a net, settles

back and basks in the sun. Here the fish are abundant. Lazily he stares into clear water, his quick eyes survey the marine life.

Suddenly his eyes focus on a valuable animal, a sponge.

Keeping it in sight he throws off his shirt and dives. Reaching the bottom he feels something smooth, but running short of breath surfaces with the sponge. Trying to forget, he closes his eyes but

curiosity affects him and he dives once more. Again he feels the smooth texture and digs into the sand. He unearths a handle.

In half an hour's time the astounded boy brings to the surface a magnificent earthenware vase. Even this cut-off village knows the value of these vases. Clinging to his treasure he is for the

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moment too breathtaken to move. But soon after pulling in his net he quickly goes back to the village. By this time everyone is awake and the day has truly begun.

As he nears the shore he calls out excitedly but no one hears.

Once he is on land the wondering people crowd around him. A cry comes from the edge of the crowd, "Mecos, Mecos, My son, what is it?"

"Marna, Marna, 1 found an ...an...an... amphora." The crowd 'oohs' reverently - and their tongues click, clack, click,

BACK: K. Goltz, K. Knorr, J. Peppard, J. Burke

clack so fast that they become very excited.

FRONT: A. Leahy, J. O'Halloran, L. Cooney, F. Kelly

As the noise gets louder the crowd gets bigger. Many men are

already on their way to search for more amphora. It is a great day for the village and a great day for Mecos and his family.

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Puts everyone to sleep, BACK ROW: H. Woodhouse, A. Whitty, L. Keelan, D. Brewster

Making heart and mind and soul at ease.

FRONT ROW: M. Forrest, J. Szwede, R. Curly, D. Silk

When Florence comes my way.

Maryla Stelmach

NIGHT TIME FEARS

Form 11 Gold

I closed the door, turned out the light, The curtains closed in the night.

The bed clothes pulled above my head I lay there tired and thoughts soon fled.

A hand slipped quickly across the bed.

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1 slowly peeped my head right out, But when I saw I gave a shout!

For there my cat lay huddled in

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Jane O'Bryan Form 11

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FRONT ROW: K. Canestra, A. Garvey

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Here lies Fred,

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Still better than another.

BACK ROW: K. Hill. T. Quin

MIDDLEROW: M. Cosgriff, D. Murphy, A. Magi nn FRONT ROW: A. Brennan, L. Taylor, C. Kennon

Here lies Fred, Who was alive and is dead

Had it been his sister, No one would have missed her, WAR IN A TOWN

Had it been the whole generation, Still better for the nation.

A small child beside the road,

People died, and a cold wind blowed, The leaves of a tree came fluttering down,

But since it was only Fred, Who was alive and is dead,

That's all that was left of a war-struck town.

There's no more to be said.

Louise Taylor

Monica Janosi

Form 11

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FORM 11 l ADVERTISING

Advertising is a method used to brainwash people and make them buy the article which is advertised, thinking that a certain product is the best

Lights, posters, words, all seem to influence people, so that a

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film, or a packet of soap powder, or even Kiwi shoe laces, are the

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In newspapers all types of items are advertised; films are

advertised for children; teenager's films and for the older

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generation, or films about war and peace, horror films and dramatic films; and each one is classed as "the best out", or "nothing better", or "the most dramatic film on earth"; and these phrases lure people into the theatre, expecting to see

something incredible. It is left to your own opinion and imagination to get the real truth out of the advertisement.

Advertising can come in many different forms; over the radio,

"the greater 3UZ". One must use words and sounds to influence gullible people. Then there is television, "Go Well - Go Shell".

Not only speech and sound is used, but pictures and short films, interviews anc pretty women - these all make up part of the

advertising on television. Then there is the newspaper. Advertisements cover practically every page. At the moment McEwans are having a sale for all house-hold goods; 1 read in the "Sun" that they are selling things for "fantastic" bargains. But what is the truth about these tremendous utensils? All they do is sharpen a knife for perhaps two weeks, and even then make the knife too

BACK ROW: S. Goss, L. Hogan 3rd. ROW: D. Reade, E. McGoldrick 2nd. ROW: P Ahern, C. Naughton FRONT ROW: K. Coady, A. Hill

NIGHTTIME FEARS

sharp, although they may be selling for a cheap price. Advertisers are really just testing peoples' gullibility and stupidity; what is the

I got out of bed with a cold in.my head,

real truth of the advertisements? And if we listen and read

And didn't know what to do.

properly we would find that everything is better than anything else - so once again it is left to our own opinion and common

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sense, to buy the product which we think the best.

Sent me flying all over the room.

I walked down the hall

' In newspapers also, there' is a section that is solely for advertisments, but of a different kind. One kind is - "Six

But the creepy-kooky-spooky night

perfectly bred pedigree pups (Irish Wolfhound) $45 each. Phone

Gave me such a big fright

666.123". Or a similar advertisement for a house or for land.

I ran back to bed

There is a type of advertisement that could and could not be called an advertisement. These are the birth and death notices,

And covered my head

Under the big black night.

telling the whole world that so and so died at the age of 100, in loving memory of ... etc. Or Timothy James was born to his

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loving parents ... etc. But this type of advertisement is often passed by, except for those who are interested in births or deaths.

And then there is the door-to-door salesman, "Please Mrs.

Gobble, this particular razor blade is so perfect, and ever so cheap - now just sign here and give me the money"; but ninety-nine per cent of advertisements, whether big or small, pink or white, fat or thin, all recommend their own particular items as the very, very best.

Angela Brennan Form 11

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BACK ROW: K. Ysrnael, M. Layer, BACK ROW: A. Chalmers,

3rd. ROW: C. Mortimer, J. Wilden

MIDDLE ROW: B. Shillito,C. Mortensen, M. Teague, G. Wallis

2nd. ROW: M. E. Wilkinson, S. Britt

FRONT ROW: F. Manly, J. Reynolds

FRONT ROW: C. Byrnes, A. Mathews

FORM 11

4 a. t I q. em I --1- -*&.*ibil As the cat sat by the fire licking its old, grey paws On a rope in the corner a rat was beginning to gnaw.

In the kitchen was an old man, very poor.

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The man cooked a small breakfast and sat down to eat

When the cat came up and licked his bare feet, So on a saucer he placed some roast meat.

It was a day that would only come once a year.

It was the old man's birthday but not a happy yearl llvillar. I

For he lived in the house that knew only fear.

Would his life end here?

Would his days become clear?

No! It was not so, I fear Ff* ty

Age has no mercy !

Geraldine Caelli Form 11

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BACK ROW: K. Perkich, R. Bell

3rd ROW: L. Tiernan, S. Spring. A. Sneddon 2nd ROW: G. Cantwell, K. Connaughton FRONT ROW: A. McDougall, M. Keaney

As I lie in bed at night,

Shadows jump in the dim light, The floor board creak, And little mice creep,

And far down-stairs, the baby weeps

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The thunder cracks, the willows snap The lightning strikes, the sky above lights.

Away in the field, the lonely sheep mourn, Waiting for the next day to dawn.

But for all they know, It might never come,

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With the flash of a light, the bang of a gun.

The night is long, but it still rolls on,

BACK ROW: D. Farrel, R. Tarranto

Then I fall into a deep sleep, Dreaming of the lonely sheep.

4th ROW: D. Rodgers, L. Slatterie 3rd ROW: G. Anderson, P. England

Anne Chalmers

2nd ROW: D. Browne, J. Kiely

Form 11

FRONT ROW: A. Garvey

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I remember, but it was long ago...

I remember the tall dark pines that were scattered around the street,

The long winding roads, the big horny toads, and the quiet shuffle of feet

I remember, but it was long ago...

I remember my dog, who has now gone to God, 1 remember these things

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The parter of his feet, the motion of his tail, and the thought that it gave to me.

I remember but it was long ago...

I remember the house. Oh! a sight to see, standing there in front of me,

Always to be remembered by me when I was three.

M. Stelmach, K. O'Connor, D. Foster, J. O'Bryan

I remember but it was long ago.

Geraldine Anderson

Form 11

FORM 11

THE WIND

The wind, the wind, the fierce, wild wind

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Until its joy bursts wild and free And escapes across the meadows.

The poppies sway from side to side,

The grass resists so feebly, The pond with surface, a sheet of glass Is moved by a shimmering blanket veil. *34 I. Not far ahead lies deep and low

The village of chattering voices, It sweeps the rubbish from the streets

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When the ripe pears droop heavily, The yellow wasp hums loud and long, His hot and drowsy Autumn Song.

A yellow flame he seems to be, '3?flill FI'l.

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When darting suddenly from high He lights where fallen peaches lie.

Yellow-and-black - these tiny things A tiger-soul on elfin wings.

Geraldine Anderson F orm 11

THE WATERFALL

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and so forms a waterfall.

Black is a hole in the ground Where no treasure is to be found.

Black is not kind

Trickling, running, splashing high,

A man who is blind.

Quickly down the hill it thrives.

It runs faster than ever before,

Black is the night,

and falls away and out of sight.

Which shows a star shining bright.

Deborah Farrell

Anne Sneddon

Form 11

Form 11

FORM I

LOST IN A CLOUD OF DUST

It is quiet,

Lost among the gums and wattle trots the black fiily of "Carmen",

the brumby stallion.

She can still hear the voices of the hunters, yelling and screaming.

The terrorized screams of her father's herd rang in her ear.

Silence, once again, Lost, all alone,

How she longed for warmth and comfort of her herd.

They're gone, gone forever, Lost in a cloud of dust, went her only chance of surviving Death is upon her.

C. F. Davison Form I Blue

BACK ROW: S. Burke, A. King, J. Tarrant FRONT ROW: W. Lockett, S. Johnston, J. Brennan, K. Beaver

SEEDS

A pea-green pearl is embedded in the soft Floss of the broadbeans thick pod.

A tiny sparrow flitters down from its nest,

Fledging of the maple.

A golden goblet holds an acorn, smooth And perfect in every way, a gift from the oak, And a silvery, white fairy catches the wind, And time is blown afar.

Martine Blomme Form 1

BACK TO FRONT: F. Godsell, L. Coleman, L. Whelan, M. L. Scally, J. Robinson, S. Wales, H. Moss, P. Francis

AMUSING Things amusing, things amusing.

Like a whale in a pond cruising!

Things funny, things funny, Like a centipede drinking honey!

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Things silly, things silly, Like a male horse being a filly!

Things entertaining, things entertaining,

Like in a heatwave when it's raining!

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Like an ape who is hairy-less!

Things amusing, things amusing, Are to us most confusing.

Anne-Maree MeNamara

BACK ROW: G. Fuscaldo, R. Rogers, G. Murphy FRONT ROW: S. Leber, A. Pitt

Julie Burke Form I

FORM I NO, NOT ANOTHER CHILD MOZART Blissfully unaware of the hideous ten minutes awaiting me, 1 threw the ball into the air and drove a smashing serve down the

court. Suddenly, a shadowy figure emerged from the recesses of the gully and delivered me a fearful message. Stricken, 1 walked dazedly from the court. The message gradually sank in, and I broke into a cold sweat. Crinkling my music books in my grimy hands, 1 walked as one in a dream towards the Oak Parlour. The echoes of my footsteps died away as I knocked on the huge door.

I entered and there she awaited me.

I politely answered Mrs. Driscoll's kind request with dread in my heart. My fingers heavily tinkled over the keys and the music thundered out. People outside, upon hearing me, exclaimed

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aloud, "what? another Mozart?!" My next piece began, and my fingers stumbled wearily over the keys. 1 played badly to say the

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least. People outside shook their heads and exclaimed aloud,

"No! Not another child Mozart." Trembling, 1 arose from my seat, again gathering up my music in my grimy hands, and departed - broken.

Ruth Jones

Helen Gaynor

FROM BACK TO FRONT: K. Weisz, J. Burke, B. Carroll, A. Harrison,

Form I Blue

M. Kelly, A. Manly

THE APPLE

There sat the apple

So round, so rosy and red, I bet it tastes delicious

Were the thoughts going round in my head.

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Nature's pride and joy This apple was for my mouth

Like a dog to a little boy.

There sat the apple The inside snowy white I bet the juice would dribble out As I took my very first bite.

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My stomach started to squirm For out of that rosy red apple

Popped up a little green worm.

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FORM I

FORM ONE BLUE DIARY

REST AFTER A LONG DAY FEBRUARY 9

Rest after a long and tiring day To go to school to work as well as play

Beginning of term and work started for missions.

A relief, a rest and free from blame

FEBRUARY 25 Interhouse Swimming Sports at Malvern Pool.

A mind release from excruciating pain

MARCH 11

A passive and subdued student

MARCH 20

Mental power I lack

Orchestral Concert at Melbourne Hall.

Inter School Swimming Sports - Janine Perillo, Prue Francis, Kerry Beaver, Genevieve Robin-

For coming home late from school, I have a special knack.

son.

Yes, rest after a long and tiring day

MARCH 24

Including work at home?

Mrs. Patterson took us to the Planetariam and the Museum of Science.

Well there might be a delay.

MARCH 25

Form I Mass, mothers invited.

APRIL 7

Sports Day.

Martine Bl om me Form 1 Blue

APRIL 18

Inter-School Sports - Michelle Ferguson, Jo Henke.

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Talk on Christian Maturity by Sister Noni Mitchell.

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Mr. Garner, from Institute of Archaeology, to speak and show slides on Mesopotamia and

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MAY 25

End of term.

Beginning of term and start of work for Pakistani and Indian refugees.

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Visit to Ancient Times House.

JUNE 24

Visit to Swanston Dock and film and talk on

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JUNE 30

Form I Mass, mothers invited.

JU LY 9

Mother Superior's Feast Day.

JULY 28

Orchestral Concert at Melbourne Town Hall.

AUGUST 11

Art and Crafts Day, teachers invited.

AUGUST 13 BACK: D. Hely, G. McCubbery, V. Nemec, G

Jowett, T. Zaccari

FRONT: J. Perkich, M. Davis, J. Curtain.

Mr. Reid and Mr. Gowans from Overseas Telecommunication Commissions.

AUGUST 18

3rd Division Inter-House Festival in Speech and

Singing.

AUGUST 19

End of term.

SEPTEMBER 7 Beginning of term.

SEPTEMBER 9 Mr. Garner to speak on Ancient Greece.

THE THIRD DIVISION HOUSE FESTIVAL

Plans are being made for Form I to have a day's retreat with two

Redemptorist priests.

On the "17th August the 3rd Division held a House Festival.

Cathie Nederveen

The four houses were presented by their house conductresses,

Form I Blue

Deborah Farrell (Mornane), Kris Hill (Ward), Joanna Szwede (Barry) and Dominique Silk (Mulhall).

The festival commenced with each house presenting the set "

songs "Westering Home and the "Pilgrims Hymn". The four Form 11 teams then recited "The Journey of the Magi" and a poem of their own choice. Form I's followed this up with "The Song of the Sea Wind" and their own choice.

It was such a successful and enjoyable afternoon because of the co-operation of all houses and the assistance of the teachers

of the Third Division and the judges.

Congratulations go the winning house, Ward, for a fine

presentation of both singing and poetry.

I f you are wise,

You will mingle one thing with the other : Not hoping without

doubt, not doubting without hope.

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FORM I

WHAT IS SCHOOL? School's leaving a nice warm bed Even though you're feeling dead.

It's hurrying through your breakfast

And raging about the tram you missed.

School is lugging along a heavy bag A place where time seems to drag It's entering the silver gate

And worrying because you're late.

School is drama, art and singing, Where a silver bell is ringing.

Where you chatter with your friends About the wonderful weekends.

Besides all this, school is sport, Where hockey and basketball is taught At school all sorts of things are done

So I conclude, it's really fun.

LEFT to RIGHT: M. Clatworthy, J. Whiting, M. O'Shea, M. Davis Prue Francis

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Slowly sinks below The line of trees on the horizon

Its golden rays fill the sky With a mysterious but beautiful light.

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Leaving its glorious decorations In the sky as night lights

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Standing with nothing to do Gazing outside Watching the gum tree say Nothing today.

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BACK: K. Davison, K. Brewster

His heart beating, beating steadily.

2nd ROW: M. Ferguson, J. Moore FRONT: H. Gaynor, M. Preston

3rd ROW: R. Jones, J. Brennan

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Oak Parlour was used as a tempory chapel and St Gertrude's as a

Sacristy. The building ended with these two rooms which had The main Altar

windows overlooking a lawn shaded by trees.

In 1928 the present Chapel was built. The interior design on Romanesque lines, is simple and well-proportioned. The stainedglass windows (by Hardeman, England) add touches of pleasing colour.

The Sanctuary divided from the body of the Chapel by an »

archway, is slightly raised above floor level. The Chapel being dedicated to Christ the King, the circular window above the Altar represents Him enthroned, crowned and robed in crimson, while the windows on either side represent the Annunciation and the

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The Altar, also Romanesque in design, was built in Italy. The white Italian Marble is relieved by pale green marble from Sweden and darker green Connemara marble in the circular insets above the two Swedish marble columns supporting the altar-table stand on either side of a representation in low relief of Leonardo's Last Supper. On either side of the Tabernacle is a slender column of golden porphyry.

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The first Mass was celebrated in the Chapel of Christ the King

by the Most Reverend D. Mannis, D.D. on May 12th, 1928. The same year saw the Consecration of the Chapel on October 24th, and the formal opening was held on October 28th.

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impressive entrance to our grounds.

The first statue of Our Lady, an experiment in plastic, was

found to be unsuitable and was later replaced by the present statue, donated by the Rev. W. Ebsworth. The original statue now stands on the verandah of the House, overlooking the lawn and Junior School.

It was also at this time, that the lawn and garden were designed by landscape gardeners. However, with growing numbers in the school progress raised its head and it became necessary to extend the playing fields to the front lawn. Some of the landscaped garden remains today in the form of the beautiful "Gully" which ----

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SOCIAL SERVICES THE QUESTION OF "SOCIAL AWARENESS"

This year the Matric Social Service Committee has not only carried on from the standard set last year but has travelled along a

new route labelled "Social Awareness". Matric representatives for each class brought the idea of "social awareness" home to even the youngest minds and made each individual feel involved and interested in functions such as the Smorgasbord Luncheon, cake and pavlova sales and the "Chip Day". As a result these proved both rewarding and worthwhile.

"Social Awareness" was the basis of our aims this year and we hope that this will be continued throughout the coming year and will grow more and more in each person. Even though our school consists only of a very minute portion of the world, functions

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such as the Smorgasbord were connected with outside ties and

the girls' interest was shown by their generous donations.

Most people read in the newspapers and see on television the

situation of those people in Pakistan and India, but how many

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people really stop and think deeply about these people and how they can help? Possibly very few, but Social Services has tried to

combat this, first, in the school by making everyone aware of the situation, and also organising functions so as they could show their concern.

Money raised from these various functions have gone to a eL J

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number of missions and charities including Jesuit Indian Missions and the Pakistan Refugee Fund.

"We should give as we would receive, cheerfully, quickly,

and without hesitation, for there is no grace in a benefit that sticks to the fingers." Seneca

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"Give what you have. To someone it may be better than you dare to think" Longfellow

John Kennedy once said "Some men see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were and ask why not."

This year Social Services has tried to make people more aware

and concprned about the poverty and hunger that lingers in the many underprivileged countries.

"It is more blessed to give than to receive".

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erty overseas but also the poverty-stricken people right before our eyes in Australia. Becoming aware of the situation before us is the first necessary step when trying to achieve a goal, and the fact that $2,900 was raised in two terms is evidence that each individual forgot her own selfishness and saw the needs of other people. We hope and believe that this is not just a passing phase but that through each individual's involvement in Social Service she will become aware of the greater issues underlying immediate problems, and therefore continue to participate in the helping of

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unfortunate people both near and far. Girls from Forms I to VI have shown, and can show, their keenness to help by entering

Social Service have continued the tradition of providing

into Social Service activities.

comfort and solace for the Mandevillian sweet-tooth. Thus it

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came as no surprise to hear that they planned to raffle an Easter

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egg. This they did most successfully, Geraldine Mitchell being the

WINLATON

lucky recipient of the largest egg on record.

Sweet selling has proved a sound proposition for the social

During July, a group of Leaving boarders joined Sr. Toni in a

service committee. An assured market, little investment or outlay

visit to Winlaton, a state institution for the welfare and care of

of capital and a one hundred per cent profit have no doubt

neglected and wayward girls. At Winlaton we sang the Mass and afterwards enjoyed our supper while talking with the girls.

influenced the decision on sweet selling. Although the need for extensive dental reconstruction may become apparent in the future, the present committee are laughing all the way to the bank as they watch the rapid weekly swelling of the social service coffers.

This year the Form IV's have taken part also in visits to Winlaton and were accompanied by Sr. Jane. Both groups felt

they had gained more insight into backgrounds which they had neither experienced nor even imagined existed in Australia.

Winlaton has both a therapeutic and broadening effect on the lives of the girls who are there. It serves as an example of what can be done and shows that more could be achieved in the field of social welfare.

PHOTO COMPETITION

Under strong pressure from the strong-arm girls who make up the Social Service Committee, reluctant teachers were persuaded

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to divulge the secrets of their youth; namely, photographs of babyhood and early youth. Sister Anne McPhee was revealed sporting pink sox. Who would have recognised Sister Leonie as that bouncing blonde beauty? Mrs. Haas too, wearing an enormous bow on her beautiful locks. Both students and staff

were more than willing to pay the small entrance fee which enabled them to view this most interesting and amusing show of Australiana.

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aosence of Sister Brigid's photograph which was delayed, there was almost a one hundred per cent response from both staft and students. Although the competition itself occasioned much hilarity, it was instrumental in raising funds for the undernrivileged.

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In our egalitarian Australia - one-third of Aboriginal infants have a good chance of not reaching the age of three. Those that

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do survive face the delightful prospect of constant and recurring ABORIGINAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

attacks of gastro-interitis, and too frequently suffer from malnutrition. A diet consisting mainly of bread and jam and black

A.A.C. has now become a two-year tradition at- Mandeville. As

tea is considered quite deficient in nutrition by dietitians. Quite

before, the task of money raising for Mother Teresa's mission at

often aborigines who are unfortunate enough to live in the

Bourke fell into innocent hands, those of the Leavings. After

Northern Territory contract the eye disease trachoma, considered

some consideration we accepted the challenge of raising two thousand dollars. As we were lost for any breathtaking ideas,

to be one of the major causes of blindness. The World Book

Sister Anne came to our rescue and suggested we run a

Encyclopedia refers to this disease as occurring in underdeveloped

competition about the school. Well, what could we call it? What

countries. So much for our marvellous standard of living.

else but C.O.G.S.O. - a Competition on General School Observation. After a somewhat shaky beginning the idea was put into practice and the various organizers assured all seniors and grade five and six that C.O.G.S.O. was alive. After weeks of form

Australians - racially prejudiced? Never. How can anyone accuse Australians of racial prejudice? We are the most egalitarian

selling, list making, explanations and assembly notices, Monday

unprejudiced nation in the world. Consider our treatment Of

26th July was chosen as C.O.G.S.O. Day, when school finished at

aborigines - a case in point.

3.15 and the competition was under way. Several more weeks of

pleading, demanding, exhorting etc. resulted in a total of $1630

Until the Australian people return to the Abol igines their

(of which $500 came from 50 Junior School Competitors). A

lawful rights, their land, the mineral rights therein and their rights

cheque for this sum was presented to two of Mother Teresa's

as human beings that other Australians enjoy, only then can we

sisters at a Monday morning Assembly early in third term.

truly say that there exists in Australia an egalitarian, human-

The A.A.C. Committee has been very successtul this year and there are high hopes for '72.

itarian and racially unprejudiced society.

Bernadette Wilson Form V

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LIBRARY

The new usage of the library by the Third Division this year is very much to our advantage. It is a ready source of reading material for us and a place for study and research. The whole library is something new for us and we use it gratefully. The

books help our general knowledge as well as supplying us with reading on different topics.

Anne Mathews

form 11

This year, with the arrival of a senior librarian, Mrs. Planten, the opportunity has arisen for a complete review of our senior

school library. Although it is taking time and a lot of hard work, the library is slowly but surely becoming an integral and useful focus in the school.

In previous years, the library, as well as being used as a reference centre, has also been used as a study room, or for some

people, merely a place in which to gossip and keep warm! This year, the situation has partly been remedied, for now, in the afternoons, the Maths. Room is used as a study room. Most

likely, the library, in the future, will no longer accommodate free classes, so that the maximum use as a resource centre can be

made. For the first time this year also, library classes for Forms I - IV have been conducted regularly in the library. The aim of these classes is to stimulate an interest in reading and appreciating books, as well as to teach the girls something about the background of books, printing, etc. and the use of the library and all its facilities. Research and reference work plays a large part,

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constantly busy.

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Library classes should be appreciated by all, as many of the older girls who have never had an opportunity to participate in these classes, do not appreciate books, and still do not know how

to use a library successfully. Recently, many new books have been bought for the library; a fiction-lending section, catering for all ages and tastes has been started, as has a vertical file containing cuttings and articles which should prove immensely useful particularly to the Sixths.

Some of the redundant books have been removed and several

Every Monday, we go down to our "beloved" library (Mrs. Planten made us put that adjective in under threat of thirty

cases of useful material donated to the Indian Missions. Many of

lashes!). We slave over pyramids of uncovered books (talk about child labour!): "John and Betty" is the rage of all the girls, the

the topics set this year for H.S.C. English Expression. Most

only thriller in the cell.

Seriously, during the year, we have learned · quite a lot about books, printing, and library routine.

the fiction books have provided very interesting reading around books are now available for loan, although of course, valuable reference books may be studied in the library only.

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are allowed to borrow both fiction and non-fiction, so you see that Mrs. Planten is very generous. Class monitors are allowed to help with the charging and discharging of books, tidying and so on. Mrs. Planten said we should read non-fiction for pleasure and not just for research, so she has started us off on biographies.

However, we may choose any one we wish, so Mrs. Planten is not really the monster she appears. We have two weeks to read the books, and fines for lazy readers have now been instituted.

Overall, the library is not the slaveyard we make it out to be, and some of our Form l'shave now actually read four books this year.

With library help, we may be literate yet!

Mrs. Planten and Mrs. MacDonagh have been on audio-visual

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seminars during the year, and Mother Superior's technical knowledge has been a great help in the acquisition of

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cassette-recorders and other new audio-visual equipment for the

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library. There are sufficient cassettes containing important

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material now for most subjects at Leaving and H.S.C. level and they have proved very useful and informative for the girls using them. They will form a nucleus for what may eventuate from the vague whispers we have heard of a NEW LIBRARY! Most of the thanks for what our school library is today, goes

to our two librarians, Mrs. Planten and Mrs. MacDonagh. They, in turn, would like to thank the Library Committee for their work with T.A.B. (not what it seems!) and various other helpful girls

who have worked hard in many ways this year - they would be too numerous to mention individually.

Without the sincere efforts of the librarians, the library and indeed the school would be much the poorer. We hope that in

the future, the library will continue to be a useful and up-to-date resource centre for all who will use it.

Anne Coleman

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DEBATING

THE DEBATER AND DEBATING: First impressions reveal debating to be a very time-consuming effort fused with the inevitable show of nerves and self distrust.

But there is more to debating than just this - debating leads to confidence, the development of a logical argument, quick and clear thinking, and a necessary ability, listening.

The essence of good debating is the positive communication with the audience and the ability to expose the deficiencies in the opposition's case. A debater can attain this communication only by the presentation of a clear and logical case - either achieved comically or seriously.

Debating is not only a challenge, but a rewarding and

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worthwhile experience.

Equal first in Best Speaker Trophy.

ACTIVITIES:

On the scholar who was made of thought

This year four Leaving teams and one Intermediate team

entered the C.Y.M.S. Association competitions.

The Leavings took part it-: debates against other Catholic schools within the Association. The success of Anne Burgi and Bernadette Wilson in gaining equal first and equal second

and affection

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respectively in the trophy for the best speaker was indicative of

the high standard. Other successful speakers were found in Mary-Anne Mooney, Moira Westmore, Elizabeth Halpin and Anne

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Pemberton.

Two of the Leaving teams, after many resounding victories,

reached the semi-finals. The grand final will not be held until third term, and will be between the team comprising Anne Burgi, Elizabeth Halpin and Elizabeth Gaynor, and either Genazzano or

a little thought and

Santa Maria. The other team to reach the finals was Bernadette affection were bestowed

Wi Ison, Meg Sleeman and Moira Westm ore.

The Form Four team, although it did not reach the finals, won the majority of their debates to gain a very high position on the ladder. The debates brought out very competent speakers in

The one who disagrees

Catherine Marraffa, Jane Heath and Rosemary Winship, is more

Form Three, although not entering the C.Y,M.S. Competi. tions, experienced the thrills and terror of debating for the first

time. Angela England, Linda Farrell, Ingrid Tucker and others showed great promise for the years to come.

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the one who agrees.

Thanks must go to Mr. Wilson, Mr. Gaynor, Mr. Lachal, past pupils and to many people who gave up their time to adjudicate.

Thanks go also to Sister Geraldine and Mrs. Planten, without whom many speeches would not have existed.

Debating this year has been both of high standard and very

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successful.

Congratulations to all concerned and we hope the enthusiasm will continue to increase in future years as it has this year.

Mary Carroll - Form 6

DEBATING AS SEEN FROM THE AUDIENCE:

Anne Burgi - Form 5

1-rom the viewer's point of view, a debate can be either highly enjoyable and stimulating or boring. Because there is usually a shroud of mystery around a team's case, expectation is high as

the speaker's arguments appear; her appearance and manner may belie her ability and frame of mind. Often interest is increased by humour or sarcasm or perhaps a deadly serious and factual debate. As each case grows, the audience takes sides and either

backs up or changes their own opinion. Question time is often more of an ordeal for the speakers than their actual speeches the audience usually delights in trying to both tongue-tie and get the better of any debater.

After the adjudicator has given his decision, the great discussion begins - for and against the case, the speaker, the way he spoke, and of course the ultimate decision.

Bernadette Wilson

Equal second in Best Speaker Trophy

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At the end of second term the B Grade debating Semi-Finals

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Xavier College. Our team comprised Elizabeth Gaynor, Elizabeth Halpin und Anne Burgi, all of whom we discovered suffer from acute nervous co,id it ions about a week before a debate as

important as this one.

The topic, "That Australia is a nation of hillbillies" can be

interpreted many ways according to the definition of hillbilly, and there, the first of many disagreements started....

The Government's first speaker opened his case by saying that

the Australian hillbilly is merely a country loving person and has nothing to do with the American concept of a hillbilly. Liz

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with our definition (also according to the dictionary) that a hillbilly is an uncultured and illiterate hill-dwelling person, a

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definition which does not change from country to country. We tried to say that Australians are not in this category. The argument became more heated with each successive speaker and the very receptive audience (which appeared to us to number at least a

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hundred) picked up many of the subtle and sometimes not so subtle comments made by both teams.

The maili part of the Government's case was based on the

Australians, love of the country atmosphere, how far we lag behind the rest of the world and the supposed prejudices and the

unwillingness to change of the majority of Australians; this they said was enough to constitute a nation oi hillbillies. We as the opposition concentrated on the idea that to be a hillbilly one must be completely illiterate, uncultured and irresponsible and, to bea nation of hillbillies Australia could have no contact with the rest

of the world, encourage no literature, art, drama or culture in any form, and be totally prejudiced and hostile towards any strangers.

To disprove this picture we used .xamples of Australia taking her place among the most civilized and cultured nations of the world.

By emphasising our increased facilities for theatre and literature, the encouragement of migrants, the increased use of science in our every day life and the high living standards throughout the country we aimed at convincing the audience (and adjudicators) that by no stretch of the imagination could our countrv be called a country of hillbillies.

Question time in the interlude between the end of the speeches

and the adjudication became very tiery and the Chairman frequent-

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ly needed to stop the flow of questions and opinions. Because our

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supporters were out numbered by the boys by f i fteen to one, most of thequestions were directed towards us and it was quite a nerveracking experience trying to think up a good enough answer quickly enough. Our most farvent prayers were answered when the adjudicators returned with their verdict. It was announced that Mandeville had won by a vote of two to on:.

I don't think the decision really struck home until we were back at school, but the final realization made all the worry and

nervousness, not to mention frantic research and preparation, well worth while. l

The support we received from all quarters of the school,

especially the boarding-school, was very encouraging and the points produced were very much appreciated, our thanks go to all those in this category.

J. Heath, C. Marraffa, R. Winship Anne Burgi Form V.

MUSIC

Piano - Preliminary Patricia Kevin

Elizabeth Mulcahy Anne Congrave F ancesca Doyle Mary Clark Jane Deany Gabrielle Muldoon

Bernadette O<Bryan Virginia Whelan Anne Mary Ley Leonie Wood

All passed. No Honours or Credit awarded at Preliminary.

Piano - Grade 1

Jenny McCarthy

THE DANDENONG FESTIVAL OF ARTS

82 Credit

Mary Ley

83 Credit

Maree Wood

87 Hons.

Bernadette O'Sullivan

77 Credit

Suzanne McCarthy

75 Credit

Early in the first te m the cho- participated in the choral

section of the Dandenong Fest'val of Arts.

Every lunchtime and every spa e minute before the festival, we practised and tried to perfect unison and part songs. Eventually the time ran out and on the Thursday night we arrived at the Dandenong Town Hall. Out of the thirteen entries, Mandeville

received an Honourable Mention which was very pleasing as it was the first competition the cho had ever entered. Christine Driscoll represented the choi n rece-ving the award and very expertly spoke her thanks and app ec-at on. Next year the choir

Piano - Grade 11 Jane Wilden

67 Pass

Jane Newing

86 Hons.

Mary Cosgriff

80 Credit

Piano - Grade 111

will have more experience -n compet'ng, so I am sure with Mrs.

Josephine Keily

75 Credit

Driscoll's help we will secure a h-ghe honou still.

Kim Brennan

69 Pass

Suzanne Lee

88 Hons.

Patricia Jones

Piano - Grade IV Jane Kift

85 Hons.

Johanna Douglas

90 Hons.

Rowena Ryan

87 Hons.

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Mary Jo Cameron

65 Pass

Jul-anne Blake

88 Hons.

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M-chelle Layer

65 Pass

Ma y Ellen Wilkinson

81 Credit

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82 Credit

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Michelle Lee

80 Credit

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PERCEPTION RESULTS - 1971

Music results this year were of a very high standard. Of the forty three candidates for Musical Perception, thirty five obtained Honours, and six, Credits.

In Fifth Grade Perception, Natalie Rodriguez and Elizabeth

Grade - 1

Natalie Rodriquez

91 Hcins.

Elizabeth Zetzmann

85 Ho ,ns.

Christine Driscoll (May Examination)

89 Hcins.

Zetzmann both achieved Honours, and consequently a valuable Form V subject. '

Four violin students were successful this year; the result being three Credits and one Pass.

Honours results in A.M.E.B. pianoforte examinations at school were:

Julianne Blake

5th grade

Johanna Douglas Rowena Ryan

Grade - 111 Julianne Blake

4th grade

Jane Kift

85 Hons.

Jane Coady

78 Credit

Joanna Douglas

87 Hons.

Angela England

82 Credit

Frances Marraffa

86 Hons.

Michelle Lee

85 Hons.

Katrina Nossal

89 Hons.

Susan O'Dea

76 Credit

Julie O'Halloran

83 Credit

Karen Parkes

85 Hons.

Licia Perillo

97 Hons.

Rowena Ryan

96 Hons.

Ingrid Tucker

87 Hons.

Jane Kift

88 Hons.

Suzanne Lee

3rd grade

Jane Newing

2nd grade

Maree Wood

1st grade

With eighty-eight marks in 3rd grade at the age of eleven years, Suzanne Lee promises well for the future.

A pupil of Mrs. Ada Corda, Christine Driscoll obtained ninetyfive marks in 8th grade piano, and has the distinction of being the first Mandeville student to attempt this grade.

MADRIGAL This year has been one of success for both the choir and the madrigal group. In the opening weeks of First Term auditions were held for the madrigal group, and fourteen Form V's were accepted. These fourteen girls were grouped according to voice range and throughout the year the group progressed to bigger and better things.

Grade - 11

The twice-weekly practices in the music rooms have resulted in

Geraldine Anderson

99 Hons.

Rita Bell

93 Hons.

Debbie Brewster

90 Hons.

Sascia Bright

87 Hons.

Anne Marie Cosgriff

92 Hons.

Robyn Curley

94 Hons.

Mary Lou Danckert

92 Hons.

Debbie Farrell

97 Hons.

Christine Geilesky

81 Credit

Kris Hill

98 Hons.

Louise Keelan

76 Credit

Amanda Lewis

92 Hons.

Michele Layet

97 Hons.

Anne Mathews

98 Hons.

Cathy Mortenson

97 Hons.

Debbie Reade

88 Hons.

Caroline Russell

87 Hons.

Dominique Silk

91 Hons.

Joanna Swede

90 Hons.

Rosemary Tarranto

94 Hons.

Louise Taylor

98 Hons.

Anne Whittey

91 Hons.

Jane Wilden

72 Pass

Mary Ellen Wilkenson

92 Hons.

Helen Woodhouse

96 Hons.

a wide repertoire which varies from American folksongs to the mass composed by Mrs. Driscoll which was such a success on Mother Superior's Feast Day. Since then, the choir has concentrated on auditioning for "The King and I", and already some parts have been decided for this production, which shall be presented late in Third Term.

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DRAMA

THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL Friday, the sixth of August, was the night of nights for Miss Drennan and the cast and the stage crew of "The School for Scandal".

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The enjoyment of the cast must have been apparent to all who saw the performance, which was played to a packed house.

"The School for Scandal" was written by Richard Sheridan around about 1775, and is a satire on the confused morals and the hypocrisy of the period. It is lightened by "juicy" goss'p and light-hearted but provoking quarrels between Sir Pete and Lady Teazle.

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The St. Kevin's boys playing the male parts added much to the success of the play; the efficiency of the stage crew was also ve y important to the smooth-running of the performance.

The greatest credit must go to Miss Drennan, who perfo med the tremendous task of teaching us to act!

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Joseph Surface .............................Tony Height

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Charles Surface ............................Tony Clarke Crabtree ................................ Paul Fitzgerald

Sir Benjamin Backbite ....................... Peter Smith Rowley ............................... Denis Redmond Moses ................................ Walter Mussolino Snake ................................... Bernard Neal

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William ..................................Sally Brennan Lady Teazle ........................... Anne Pemberton

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Lady Sneerwell .............................Anne Burgi Mrs. Candour ..............................Susan Moran

Lady Teazle's maid ........................ Patricia Hoey

Stage Manager ......................... Fiona McDougall Stage Crew ........................... . . . Rosemary Cass Kati McCracken El-zabeth Parke

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The play was entered in the Dandenong Festival of Arts, in

the One Act Play section. Afte months of practice we found the effort was well worth the resulting achievements. Nervousness DRAMA GROUP

BACK ROW: A. Pember on, A. Burg, F. McDougal , S. Brennan, M. Peppard, S. Moran, K. McC acken.

FRONT ROW: M. Renn-e E. Parker S. Gr-ff hs A. Tay or, R. Cass.

dissolved once we were on the stage and although we made no particularly grave mistakes, no one seemed prepared for the adjudicator's decision ... Loreto, first place!

All thanks must go to Miss Drennan, who gave up a lot of her time to help us and make the play the great success it was.

Anne Burgi Form V

DRAMA

DRAMA COMMITTEE'71

THE MATRIC REVUE

This year the Drama Committee has carried on the work begun with last year's system of weekly drama classes. These meetings

The Matric Revue, a tradition of the past, was resurrected for one brief, never to be forgotten performance. Officially titled

were between drama committee members and interested students,

"Music throughout the Ages", the audience bravely endured this

in an attempt to break down barriers that separate people and

short history. Opening with Bugs Bunny we journeyed through

keep them locked up within themselves. Each drama leade;, with

time and the songs to the sounds of the perils of the roller

her own special techniques, is different from every other leader.

Each group, depending upon age of co-operativeness reacts in a different way. Dropping inhibitions and enlarging upon one's dramatic capabilities is not always easy, but through plays and candid discussions, this lowering of barriers is achieved and

skate rag; selections from the Sound of Music (unintentional pun,

interest in Dramatic Arts developed.

The new friendships developed between the matric drama members and the lower classes is an achievement in itself, and we

are another step closer to a greater communication among all

no doubt) and our evergreen, ever melodious Barber Shop Quartet, Rock and roll a la Anne and Johnny Hawker, brought to us the very apt finale-the reappearance of Bugs, who, armed with carrot, proceeded then to "kill off" the exceptionally game cast.

Despite the Matrics valiant efforts - the revue was a success and one thatwe hope will be repeated next year (preferably not by the same matrics! !!!)

students.

Mary Boileau Form VI

DRAMA CLASSES

During our first meeting, this year's Drama Committee allotted

various Matrics, supposedly voluntarily, to certain forms in the Senior School. Due to circumstances beyond our control, Debbie Goss and I were confronted with 1971's Second Form.

We struggled to our first dreaded meeting through the masses of conscripts awaiting our much publicised arrival. Members

numbered thirty-six at this first meeting, but it would appear that their wild enthusiasm has decreased somewhat, as only ten

potential dramatists constitute the present group. We spent our first few meetings assessing the dramatic qualities of our members and having discovered their capabilities - or lack thereof - we attempted to stage two small plays. However, our members were

not over enthusiastic and tired of these plays after several rehearsals. We finally resorted to spending our weekly assemblies on such atrocities as skits, mimes and other exercises to improve the dramatic abilities of our members.

Although the Drama Committee did not make a big splash this year, we feel we have been quietly successful in providing at least an hour's entertainment per week for each form and closing the "generation gap" between form six and forms one and two.

Our commiserations go to next year's committee - be ready, willing and most importantly, able.

Barber-shop Quartet: J. Lachal, C. Sinn, M. Bourke, K. Kevin.

Veronica Spillane Form VI

P. Noel, M.A. Molomby:

J. Bird, M. Fakhry

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THE PAPAL VISIT 1970

Late in November, a number of girls headed for Sydney by

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plane, under the guidance of Sr. Anne McPhee and Sr. Jennifer Collins. We arrived at Randwick in the early afternoon where there was already a large and ever-growing crowd. Wasting time was easy. We had about four hours divided between eating, talking, reading, wandering around and talking to complete

strangers as though they were already friends.

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touch and the completely red and white altar was a thing of splendor and set off the solemnity of the celebration.

Whenever hymns were sung, the course rang with thousands and thousands of voices and after the final blessing the cheers could probably be heard for miles around.

I know I speak for those of us who went when I say it was a M,

memorable experience for all concerned. i*

Anne Burgi Form V

FORM VI RETREAT

A busload of 40 Matrics arrived at Kallista Country Club feeling the after effects of their second term exams. It was the

beginning of a two day retreat which was found to be far removed from the traditional rigid formality and silence.

The retreat given by Father Brian Stoney and Mr. Greg O'Kelly, proved to be an awakening for many of us. The talks

were centred around aspects of our life, such as: self-fulfilment, the breaking down of barriers between us, life, love and Christ's relevance to our life.

Times of reflection and meditation were spent wandering around the grounds of the Country Club which, in its beauty offered inspiration and helped the development of our private thought.

Throughout the retreat there was a most informal atmosphere.

Each girl developed a greater insight into everyone who was there and many barriers were broken. Spare time was spent riding,

walking in Sherbrooke Forest or maybe just reflecting in front of the log fire.

We would all like to thank Father, Mr. O'Kelly, Sr. Anne McPhee and Sr. Jane Kelly for their efforts during the two days.

Everyone who participated, gained something of great value to

them, that will never be forgotten. The whole atmosphere of the VILLA MADONNA

retreat was summed up in the concluding Mass, which, carrying

through the informality, gained a depth of its own through the "Whatsoever you do for the least of my brothers - this you

music and our own personal prayers.

Jane Schlesinger Form VI

FORM THREE CLASS MASS

do unto me!"

"When I was aged you bothered to smile "When I was restless you listened awhile..."

The Form Three's celebrated the Feast of the Sacred Heart

One Sunday, several boarders experienced the joy of visiting

with a Class Mass, which proved to be extremely successful.

Father Gurry, brother of Jane Gurry (a third former) celebrated Mass and the parents of the girls were invited to participate.

There was a good response, as everyone joined in singing Sr. Anne Kelly's Mass, which was accompanied by five guitarists. Mass concluded with the hymn "My Father's Mansion" and all were unanimous in declaring that the Mass proved to be full of

the Villa Madonna Home for the Blind. As we were introduced to

inspiration.

the old people, we began to realise that we didn't have to do much talking, all they wanted us to do was listen. From that

Sunday our groups of Form I I's have visited the elderly people every second weekend. All agree that it is well worth giving some time to bring joy to others.

Clare Kennon and Ann Chalmers Form 11

UNITED WITHIN ... KAHIL GIBRAN FORM V's VISIT TO PARKVILLE

MOTHER SUPERIOR'S MASS Mother Superior's Mass this year was offered by Fr. Patrick

In June, Sister Geraldine Ryan and about fifteen Mandeville

Bishop and Fr. Stan Lim. To make the offering of our gifts more

Leaving girls were invited by Father Quinn of Xavier, to go and

personal, Mother Superior visited each class before Mass to thank

see "Little Big Man" with about fifteen Xavier boys. After the

us for them. These gifts which included food, clothing and toys, were presented for blessing at the Offertory. Later .in the afternoon these gifts were collected and distributed to various places including South Melbourne, Fitzroy, St. Vincent De Paul, and other needy causes. The spirit of our giving was expressed in

film we were all invited to the Jesuit's Terrace Houses in Parkville

Father's sermon which centred around charity. It was a joyous occasion and the Mass, which was composed by Mrs. Driscoll, helped to make it a most memorable one for all concerned.

ourselves comfortable in the theatre, and started to crackle Smith's crisps and munch happily, much to the annoyance of one

for a barbecue followed by a discussion.

As it was a "bring your own meat" affair, we all arrived at the theatre with our proverbial chops and sausages stuffed in our

pockets. After depositing the meat with Father Quinn we made

and all.

The film being over, we all emerged from the theatre, getting rid of the awkwardness between the sexes by the "sixty-four dollar question", "What did ya think of it?" And the sixty-four dollars was handed to the person who said anything else but "OK", or "not bad", because that person would have to do a lot of discussing later.

After we had found our way to the terrace houses and had the

barbecue we all retired to the second floor lounge room (while our digestive systems were getting used to the excess of charcoal) t

and played records. We talked and ate for a few short hours and then at 10 o'clock Father Quinn began the discussion.

The discussion presented many new ideas to us, and although it started slowly soon everyone got involved. Because everyone was so interested, it could have gone on all night, but it was time to leave, and if some of us had been a bit dubious at the

beginning of the night, we certainly weren't now. Everyone had a great time and I am sure there will be more nights like that in the future.

Anne Pemberton Form V

FORM I CLASS MASS

This year the Form I's had two class masses, both celebrated

by Father Quinn of Xavier. Our mothers were invited and many of them joined us.

We sang Masses by Father Albert Lynch and Dr. Percy Jones,

with modern hymns added at the appropriate time. During the second Mass, Mrs. Driscoll played the organ and Miss Vickery conducted our singing.

On each occasion, girls read the lessons and Psalms. Others joined in the Offertory Procession, carrying samples of work they had done in class.

These masses gave us an opportunity to pray together for all our needs.

Prue Francis Form I

SEMINARS - MATRIC.

During the year, Matrics have participated in seminars, both afternoon and evening, with a number of Jesuit scholastics from Parkville and Campion College. These discussions expanded topics brought forward in class. They dealt with the record "Superstar" as well as Atheism and Abortion. Each session began with a talk, to be followed by discussions in smaller groups. We gained a greater understanding of the subjects dealt with and would like to thank the Jesuits for giving up so much of their time to help us.

SODALITY

A Christian life is one of searching, and through sodality we gain a greater meaning in our search. The weekly sessions in the

Oak Parlour give us a deeper understanding of our faith, as for each of us there is a growth of knowledge and involvement. These discussions which are centred around fundamental aspects such as

Christ, the Trinity and the Resurrection give a more meaningful approach to our basic beliefs. We would like to thank Father Strong for his help and guidance during the year.

Jane Schlesinger Form VI

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Editors: Pam Evans, Anne Marie MacDonagh L. J Photographers: Marian Walker, Mardi Cooke

Typists: Pam Evans, Ann Burns, Mardi Cooke, Mrs.,

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name as a school paper. let it reflect the

Advertising: Jo-Anne Bird.

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school in its unit -and (for heaven'q sake)

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Our editors, Anne Marie MacDonagh and Pam Evans, have contributed enormously to the paper.

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J Height - Tennis, J Ryland - Athletics, K Hogan - Netball,

A O'Shaughnessy - Swimming I ABSENT M Deane Ump,res, J Spehr - Softball

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BACK: M. A. Rofe, A. O'Shaughnessy, M. Bourke, D. Holshier, M. Lee, A. Cameron, E. Doyle

MIDDLE ROW: G. Vaughan, M. Keaney, J. Ryland (Capt), M. Ferguson, M. Sleeman

Congratulations to Mulhall for winning the 1971 Athletic Sports held at Toorak Oval on April 7th. To Ward also, second,

FRONT ROW: S. Crook, A. Brennan, D. Brown

Mornane, third, and Barry, fourth. The standard of competition was extremely high and for the third year in succession Anne

O'Shaughnessy of Ward, won the Patricia Galbally Cup. We thank

ATHLETICSMEETING

all competitors, spectators and officials. Special thanks must go

The Victorian Schoolgirls' Championships were held at the Royal Park West Oval on the 27th March. Although there were Mandeville competitors in most of the events, we did not succeed in maintaining last year's standard; but we did manage to take third place after Sacre Coeur and Genazzano. Credit must

to Mrs. Schaefer, Mr. and Mrs. Cronin and Mr. Layet.

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obviously go to the girls who competed. They showed great enthusiasm and were outstanding in their events.

Thanks to Mrs. Schaefer and Athletics captain Jill Ryland who worked so hard to make this day as successful as it was.

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sports at the Harold Holt Memorial Swimming Pool on February 25th. After 15 years, Mornane finally succeeded in winning, with Mulhall a close second, followed by Ward and Barry.

The Adele Hollywood Aggregate Award was won by Sally Marron and Kathy Francis, both of Mornane. The climax of the

day was the Matric. novelty race, the 140 feeted caterpillar,

headed by Helen Wright, caused quite an uproar amond the

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spectators. Thanks must be extended to Mrs. Schaefer, Mr. Francis, Miss Jouning, Sister Anne Kelly and captain Anne O'Shaughnessy.

BACK: R. Bowyer, S' Marron, A. O'Shaughnessy (Capt.), K. Francis, R. Francis

MIDDLE ROW: M. Byrne, C. Byrne, C. Lory, A. Byrne FRONT ROW: J. Feery, P. Francis

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This season Mandeville successfully entered a record number

of ten teams in the Catholic Secondary Schools Netball Association. Four junior teams were also entered in the Toorak Parish Association. Despite the pitfalls, determination and spirit ran high throughout the season, with the result that eleven teams reached the semi-finals.

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The 'A' team was eager to keep up last year's efforts and, in doing so, win the shield. The team played valiantly this season, losing only once - to Vaucluse. Having previously drawn with O.L.S.H., Bentleigh, Mandeville was apprehensive with regard to

the Grand Final, on Sunday, August 15th. Unfortunately, fate brought defeat to Mandeville, and Bentleigh won. The dedicated 'F' reserve team also reached the Grand Final, and won the shield for their grade by 12 goals.

Disregarding tradition, the 'B' and 'C' teams won repeatedly during the season, but were narrowly defeated in the second

semi-final - the 'B' team lost by one goal, 'C's lost by nine.

A GRADE NETBALL

BACK ROW: K. Kevin, K. Hogan (Capt.), J. Lachal, A. O'Shaughnessy F RONT ROW: M. A. Rofe, J. Heigh t, M. A. Mooney

Credit must be given to the other Association teams who represented Mandeville in 1971.

It is obvious that Mandeville's future is bright - three Toorak teams reached the semi-finals, and Toorak 2 brought home the flag on Saturday, August 6th at their Grand Final. A high standard was set this season, success seems inevitable when such

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enthusiasm is prom inent. Next season even greater success is hoped for, and we wish the best of luck to all these involved in Netball in 1972.

Thanks must go to all those who contributed in any way, to the Netball season - especially to Karen Hogan, Netball Captain, for being a terrific leader, and to Mrs. Schaefer and all players, spectators, scorers, timers, umpires, coaches, and organisers.

Veronica Spillane

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BACK: L. Lechte, M.L. Gurry {Capt.), G. Klein Breteler, K. Keenan, G. Ferguson, J. Schlesinger.

A GRADE TENNIS

A. Canestra, R. Reid, J. Schlesinger, G. McColl-Jones, G. Klein Breteler,

FRONT: V. Grigsby, H. Wright, M. Fakhry, M.L. Farley

A. O'Shaughnessy, J. Height, A. Dockendorff

HOCKEY

A new era was begun for Mandeville when we entered into the

hockey world. In the early stages there was excitement and enthusiasm but unfortunately .little skill or experience. This was soon remedied under the expert guidance of Sr. Anne Kelly, who

TENNIS

continued her efforts right throughout the season.

Mary Lou Gurry, having previous experience in the game, was

The second year of the seventies was a most successful one for

elected as captain. Six teams representing each form played

the teams constituting the first and second eights at Mandeville.

various games during the season: the First Division teams gained

After competing against various schools such as Genazzano,

experience through matches against Lauriston, Merton Hall and

Vaucluse and Windsor, Mandeville emerged the outright winners

Sacre Coeur; Forms Three and Four in their first season played

in the Catholic Secondary Schools Association Tennis Competi-

Prahran High, Sacre Coeur and Merton Hall.

tion. Thanks must be given to Mrs. Schaefer whose careful

Sufficient practices were hampered by the lack of adequate

facilities. Despite the setbacks the teams made amazing progress, and a brighter future is foreseen.

Thanks must go to Sr. Anne Kelly; without her encouragement

guidance was appreciated throughout the competition by all the girls. It is hoped that in the future, Mandeville will take part and

achieve the heights that have been obtained in this year, 1971.

Julie Height

and dedication, hockey could never have become a winter sport at Mandeville. We must also thank Mrs. Schaefer and Mrs. Planten for their interest.

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BACK: J. Feery, R. O'Halloran, K. McDougall, A. Scally, J. Heath T. Coates,

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FRONT: C. Marraffa, J. Lupson, G. Kiernan, M. A, MeNair, V. Skene, A. McCaig

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BACK: M. Gaynor, A. Cameron, D. Holsheir, E. Doyle FRONT: P..Peppard, M. Skehan.

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A. GRADE SOFTBALL

BACK: E. Halpin, J. Brophy, J. Kelly, R. Bowyer (Capt.)

FRONT: M. Waterworth, D. Coleman, S. Brennan, J. Lachal

BACK: K. Keenan, K. Hogan, J. Lachal, M. Bourke FRONT: K. Kevin, M. Bell, J. Clarebrough, V. Wray

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material. Thanks must go to Maitre O'Brien whose consistent encouragement and enthusiastic coaching has aided much of the

FENCING

BACK: M. Ferguson, K. Ysmael, M. Brennan, N. Rodriquez (Capt.), K. Hill, K. Griffith-Smith.

up-and-coming talent among the fencers.

FRONT: S. Wales, K. Nederveen, P. Ahern, M. Ferguson, D. Silk,

Natalie Rodriguez

K. Coady.

INSIDE

MODERN SCIENCE AND MORAL RESPONSIBILITY

In one of the evenings arranged by the Loreto Federation, the guest speaker was Dr. Nossal, Director of the Walter and Eliza

Institute. A most competent speaker, he outlined briefly the significance of modern technology and the moral responsibility demanded of it today. His talk was divided principally into three categories, the main points of which should be noted.

At the present time, our society is being shaped by modern

advances in technology. Science is influencing consumer demand, there is increased advertisement campaigning and so on. Indeed

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the whole world is being moulded anew by such significant changes. However the average person is oblivious of such a situation and is reluctant to be persuaded. Not merely ignorant, he does not understand the methods and aims of science, and therefore is indifferent to modern development. A basic awareness of science and its inventions should be cultivated in our

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society, so that not only those who are intimately connected with it, should make decisions. In this way, more people with a

scientific background would permeate the community bringing to its government, a solidarity and security.

This lecture stimulated an immediate response. Many questions concerned the future dilemma of our society, advanced in genetic knowledge, test tube babies, and birth control. Others

GUESTSPEAKER

related strictly to the present with the distribution of finance to

"He was real - ., I was absolutely fascinated". "It was one of the

best things we've had !"

On Thursday 30th September, Mr Alan Marshall came to speak

various areas in science. Dr. Nossal answered sincerely and concisely; those who heard him were much impressed by the way in which he spoke. We hope that such an evening may be repeated in the future.

to the Form IV Class. Ostensibly the subject was "writing", but this immediately led him to speak of his own writing career.

We have studied various aspects of the art of writing; we have written ourselves, but we have never met a writer, or a person like

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Alan Marshall before. He made our morning a delightful occasion.

After a brief introduction on the specified topic, he carried us into a world of experience which ranged from childhood dreams to the present day. He spoke of adventures in the outback; of Flk-

romance and murder. He told us of his beautiful experiences with nature; and humorous stories of dogs and pigs. He took us back five thousand years to the Ancient Civilizations of the east, in his

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account of an Archaelogical discovery near the Black Sea. Because we are girls in Form IV, we had a special interest in Mr Marshall's comments on Charm. He listed as its ingredients: a pleasant voice, a ready smile, and the ability to listen. Looks have nothing to do with it!

He fascinated us not only by what he told us, but by the fact that hehimself was really alive. We didn't care about the occasion-

al aside, "1'm getting off the topic", because he held us with the frequent, "I must tell you this...!

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of us. Assome scanned albumsof scenes from the Czechoslovakian

film version of "I can Jump Puddles", others asked questions, and everyone listened.

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one point, Mr Marshall mentioned that he would probably never speak to us again; we sincerely hope this is not true. We thank Mr Marshall for coming this time - but already we look forward to his next visit!

Form IV

Tryouts for the 1972 Olympics - the Annual Student-Teacher clash

INSIDE .

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

On a Monday evening, early in December of 1970, ravishing maidens picking fresh flowers to arrange in posies; pirates were indulging in swordplay with policemen; and all last-minute preparations were made for the Form 111 performance of 'The Pirates Of Penzance'.

Relations and friends filled the Hall. All waited anxiously to

see the result of months and months of practise. As strains of Gilbert and Sullivan sounded throughout, the curtain rose and the rowdy pirates bellowed "Pour! Oh pour the Pirate Sherryl" All the hard work paid off. Thanks to everyone, especially Sr. Jane, for having made this play, our class effort, so rewarding

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Cathy Marraffa Form IV

PIANIST.... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... Prue Peppard MUSICAL ASSISTANT .... .... .... .... Patricia McCann

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Rosemary Brennan

Jackie Batten

Judy Feery

Pissana Ferrari

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Meredith Hadden

Louise King

Grace Kiernan

Cathy Marraffa

Christanne Lory

Maryann McNair

Jan Lupson

Mary Lou Partington

Ann McCaig

Marguerite Skehan

Virginia Mansour

Veronica Skene

Anna Martin

Liz Spillane

Gaby Mosimon

Rosemary Winship

Carrie Pleasance

Patricia Chapman

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Jan Ryan Liz Scharp

Jenny Terrill Rebecca Dale

Cpolicemen Cathy Byrne

Sue Hadley

Madeline Byrne

Gabrielle O'Ryan

Anne Cameron

Maree Owen

Liz Doyle

Catriona Quinn

Margie Gaynor

Julia Quinn

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OUTSIDE At the beginning of First Term, Form I went to the Planetarium in the Museum. We sat under a big dome and watched the stars and planets move around the earth while the

FORM I VISITS O.C.L.

Early in Second Term, Form I classes visited O.C. L. (Overseas

man spoke to us about it.

Containers Ltd). We were all most excited when we reached our

After that, we were given a set of questions and we had to find the answers to them by walking round the different sections of

destination by bus, and all of us were reminded of things seen in a very explanatory film the day before. We were warned to be very careful and wide-awake because at times there was forty tons of

the Museum.

All in all, we had a very good day there and I hope that we can

machinery in the air.

We could see a very big bulk of a ship called the "Ariake"

go there again someday.

Caroline Bowen

Form I

which was in thirty feet of water. It was unloading cargo; including cars, radios, machines and food, etc. with a crane

machine called a sower. The cargo was removed by grippers which clicked into the locks and placed them on trucks to be sent away to where they were needed, by rail or truck.

The next ship was slightly smaller than "Ariake". It was an Australian one from the U.K. called "Manoora". The "Manoora"

was being loaded in the opposite procedure to that previously seen.

Some cargo, which contained food, had refrigerator units attached to the containers to keep the cheese or meat fresh and clean.

The mastermind behind the working and operation of the containerships was Mr. Palmer, who had been a Brigadier General in the British Army. He thought of this and worked it out in 1962 in his garage. By the time it was built and tested, made

known and finally opened, the first ship departed in 1969. Palmer retired recently but his ships still import and export to leading

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The cost of containers is very expensive. One special type cost over ten thousand dollars, while most average between two and three thousand dollars.

It was then time to go, and although it was windy and cold, we were all sorry. We are sure that the Form I classes benefited from this interesting and memorable experience.

Patricia O'Neill Julie Burke

Angela Manly Form I

Ugh! Form V's at Werribee

ADELAIDE

On Friday, June 11 th, 28 basketball players and supporters

ANCIENT TIMES HOUSE

together with Mrs. Schaefer and Sr. Anne Kelly gathered at At the beginning of Second Term accompanied by Sister

Antoninus and Sister Sonia, Form I visited Ancient Times House

Spencer St. station to make the inaugural trip to Marryatvilie, S.A. to play two basketball matches against our sister-school.

which is a museum of ancient people's belongings. At first, we sat

After a very tiring and fun-filled, hop, step and jump from

in a display room and listened to Mr. Searle, a lecturer there, who

carriage to carriage, we arrived in Adelaide where we were met by

gave us a talk about Ancient People's customs. Some examples

the Marryptville girls and their families with whom we were to

were: women and wives being treated as housemaids; sacrificing

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babies by burying them alive. Then, after asking questions such as

"What did they wear?" or "What did they eat?", we were allowed

Following lunch at our respective homes, we journeyed to Victor Harbour (S.A.'s Portsea) for a Bar-B-Q.

to look around at the exhibits. On the first floor there were

On Sunday, we went to Mass at the Convent, proceeded to

glassware, pottery, a wooden lock for a door, coins and

lunch and then later, the long awaited basketball matches.

manuscripts from a bible. There was also an exact copy of

Despite all the cheering and urging from loyal supporters, the 'A's

Hammerabi's Column.

were beaten, but the 'B's came out on top.

Upstairs there was a mummy of a ten-year-old boy who grew

At 7 p.m. an exhausted group of girls crawled onto the train to

no bigger than a baby. Next to the coffin was an x-ray of him.

Earlier in the year, Mr. Garner, also from A.T.H., came to

make the cold, sleepless, trip back to Melbourne, all agreeing

school and showed us slides of the same sort of things that we

for by the excitement of the trip and the pleasure of making new

saw at the 'House'. He also let us handle bracelets and brooches

thousands of years old.

however tha the fatigue and defeat were more than compensated friends.

Anne Marie Bourke

Judy Curtain

Anne O'Shaughnessy

Form I

Form VI

OUTSIDE

EXCURSION TO NINE DARLING ST.

KING LEAR (H.S.C. Lit. Course)

One of Shakespeare's most mature masterpieces, "King Lear" presents a defiant challenge to any prospective director. The tragic character, running like a thread through it, combines the

play as a whole. It is a revelation of lifef a contemplation of

values and vices, set within a framework of reality and unreality, sanity and madness. Although Shakespeare presents an exploration of life - a probing of its shades and shadows - he does not allude to any definite conclusion. Rather he confides in the reader's perception to consider the facts meditatively. I n this way, the reader may judge from his own experience and so aspire to any form of life.

I feel that, with this in mind, the director, Jim Sharman,

accepted the responsibility of conveying the experience of this play to an audience. Whether one agrees with his interpretation is, I feel, irrelevant; perhaps it is wiser to discover first the motive behind his direction. What did the play mean to him? Was the audience sufficiently involved to understand its significance?

Set against a modern, mobile background, the staging was, in

effect, quite simple, symbolism being used to a greater extent.

Sound and light effects were relied upon heavily to create tension

and atmosphere. At times one felt that it was slightly

exaggerated; possibly to cover flaws in certain parts. The

costumes were of a dull synthetic leather, fitting to this setting.

On the 15th of April, nineteen Mandeville Matrics arrived at

school very excited; twelve of them looking as if they had just stepped out of a St. Trinian's film. With windblown, shiny, clean hair and scrubbed faces, the girls, chattering with excitement, set

out at twelve o'clock high noon to make their debut in that profession which is every girl's childhood dream - modelling.

Arriving at their destination, after being chauffeur-driven in taxis, the girls were ushered into a plush, expensively decorated red and gold room which had been temporarily transformed from a bar into a changing room. Here cries of "ooh" and "aah" met the ears of anyone within listening distance, as the girls carefully and critically looked through the range of clothes to be paraded.

The clothes, ranging from hot pants, gauchos, slacks, midi-skirts and jackets to long evening dresses, were, naturally enough, modelled expertly by our girls.

With the compere of the show, Elizabeth Curtain, telling a few trade secrets such as Ann Marie's weekly losses on the TAB, the girls could not help but relax. Smiling and talking to the mothers as they paraded around the room, the girls soon got into the swing of their new, but short-lived, profession.

At the end of the parade after a finale, models and dressers were all presented with a posy of flowers by the organiser, Mrs. Kevin.

In order to rouse the emotional response of the audience, and to sharpen the reality of the situation, blood appeared whenever possible. At the end of the play, one felt that this had been rather

Thanks for making our childhood dream come true must go to - Mrs. Kevin, Norma Tullo, whose clothes were modelled, Nova cosmetics, and all the other people involved in arranging the

overdone especially with five bodies lying on the stage. In this way, the effect of Cordelia's entrance was grossly understated.

However, seen as a whole, the play was significant in that it

day.

Sandy Pizer Form VI

portrayed Lear's ultimate redemption through suffering and exile.

The audience felt that they had achieved an understanding with the characters. In realizing the bitterness of deluded folly, they had triumphed with Cordelia in the affirmation of her beliefs.

Maryanne Molomby

LIBRARY

On March 30th, Mrs. Planten, Mrs. MacDonagh, Angela MacDonagh and I went to the meeting of the Childrens Book Club.

There were representatives from many of the schools around

Melbourne and six of these gave an appreciation of books of their own choice. These were "Cry the Beloved Country" "The First Circle".

"The

Outsider". "The

Plague" and

"Silent

Spring". Through the discussions afterwards, a certain understanding of the books was gained and certainly an incentive to

read them. Unfortunately, there have been no further meetings

this year, but we hope for others in the future.

Anne Marie Burgi Form V

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This year, the internationally famed French company, "Le Treteau de Paris" once again visited Melbourne to perform for a limited season. As they were staging one of the best-loved traditional plays, "Le Barbier de Seville", Mrs. Haas took Forms 5 and 6 French classes to see it.

A romantic play set in Seville, it depicts a Spanish Count from Madrid, Lindor, who pursues the love of an imprisoned Rosine. It is a farcical situation and the complications derived from it are very amusing.

The characters were portrayed brilliantly. Although the

language proved a barrier, the interpretation of the play was

realised by the simplicity of action. The afternoon provided an Form V's at Werribee

excellent insight into French culture.

JUNIOR

MY SCHOOL

I go to school at Loreto. My school has pretty gardens. My teacher's name is Mrs. Hull and I am in Grade One Gold. At

school I have logarithms and equations. On Wednesdays I have art. We also go on trips. We have fun at school. Have you a school? I like school. Do you like school?

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In the dawn light there The Lord arose unknown to anyone 400.

Three women are stunned! The Lord is gone Run tell the others

In that light run two men In the tomb they look,

The clothes are there, nobody seen Jesus has risen the Lord our Godl

Upset and sorrowful at heart

Mary Magdalen mourns for her Lord who is gone "Oh pray tell gardener, have you seen my Lord?

The tomb is empty! Oh do you know?"

Then Mary knew it was the Lord He showed her and she saw His wounds

Our Saviour has risen, our Lord our God I Jane Purcell

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No man is an island.

He needs to mix with friends and people.

He could join a club and make more friends but, despite this there are some people who feel they are isolated. Can't we do

something for them? We did. For Mother Superior's Feast Day some of us bought blankets and these were given to a family in Carlton where the children had only one bed between them.

When the children arrived home from school they were surprised to find that now they had a mattress each and some blankets.

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HELPING OTHERS

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Did you know that some of the junior school art goes to Marathon?

Marathon is the children's section of the Spastic Centre.

The art is not to decorate the building but to help the children see what other children are wo k-ng on.

We send mobiles and brightly pi nted pictures, sometimes we send clay models.

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CONCERT TIMES COMES ROUND AGAIN What excitement! Our Annual Mission Concert is soon to be held

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proceeds will contribute towards the welfare of the Holy Childhood and the Loreto Mission centres throughout Africa.

Junior school have a special interest in a hospital at Glen Cowie in Africa where Loreto Sisters are training seventy-seven African women to nurse the sick. We have tried in the past to be of some assistance to aid the children in St. Rita's ward of the hospital and for these reasons we hope our Mission Concert will be a great success.

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FOOD FOR NEW GUINEA

This year for Mother Superior's Feast Day, girls in the junior school brought tins of milk, soup or any suitable canned food. On

Mother Superior's Feast Day every grade gathered in the junior school lunch room. When Mother Superior walked in to the lunch

room we sang Happy Feast Day and showed her the tins. A week after that Sister Toni helped by the boarders packed the tins into crates. Then the crates were flown over to New Guinea and given to the people at a mission.

Mary Ley Grade 4

During the year we have been collecting old summer uniforms tor my uncle who is a priest working in Chile. We sent some of the uniforms but they did not reach him so we decided to send the rest of the uniforms to the Aborigines in the Kimberleys. We took them to the Pallotine Fathers and they sent them by truck so there must be a number of Aboriginal girls in smart, clean,

OUR ACTIVITY

Mandeville uniforms now.

Susan Heath

Father King S. J. told us one day that he would be very pleased

Grade 5

to accept postage stamps to help swell the funds of the Indian Mission. We were to bring as many stamps as we could and beg a lot from any one at all. Grade 3 Blue sometimes help too. In our

This year the Junior School has given help to the underprivileged

classroom there is now a "Stamp Corner", always set up there is a

children living in the inner suburbs of our city. During the early

large basin with water in it and some sheets of newspaper on

part of this year and the last term of 1970, Sister appealed for

which to dry out the wet stamps. If you would care to help with

clothes we no longer needed. These were collected and taken by a

postage stamps you can save all your envelopes with postage

voluntary helper to the Carlton Clinic. This year our major

stamps on them, send them to us and we will do the rest. Father

contribution was a large supply of blankets.

will get a very pleasant surprise when we present him with lots of

Virginia Whelan Grade 5

clean sorted postage stamps.

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GRADE 6

During the first and second term we performed an operetta called "The Princess and the Sorcerer", not only for the Junior School and our parents, but also for a group of visitors from the Musica Viva Society. From this last performance we raised sixty dollars for Charity. Because there are so many people in need in our city and in other parts of the world, we thought hard before we decided to give the money to the refugees from East Pakistan.

The money was sent to Father Walsh who wrote back to say thank you for the effort we made to help. Father then sent the money to Mother Teresa who is working so hard for the poor and ill people in India.

Catherine Sneddon

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BACK ROW:

Jeanne M. Ysmael, Claire Hunt, Julienne Hogan, Catherine Sel f 3rd. ROW:

The mad scientists struck again! This time it was in Grade 6 Blue.

An over-powering smell came from the plastic containers as

Margaret Bartley, Kathryn Lombard, Margaret Midgley, 2nd. ROW:

Kristen Hurley, Lisa Pavlich, Angela Trotter, Megan Bailey, Suzanne Lee FRONT ROW:

Jocelyn McCubbery, Maryanne England, Marina Davis

different liquids were mixed. Paper, plastic, tin foil, everything including glass seemed to be strewn all over the floor. That was a great day and we all liked our science period including the cleaning up time!

Kristen Hurley,

On many Saturday afternoons during second term some Grade 6

Grade 6 Blue

girls came to school to help Mrs. Gibson, our-Art Teacher, with

preparations for our Mission Concert. The girls have enjoyed this very much as they have had fun painting, dyeing materials, making props and helping with costumes. A great deal of time

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decoration costumes. Some of Mrs. Gibson's helpers have worked

for four or five hours on many Saturday afternoons, but no one complained, as it was good to have something interesting to do on cold winter days,.and to know that efforts would help to make

the concert a success and so make a large profit for the Missions.

Catherine Owen Grade 6 Gol

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Vivienne Reed, Lisa Bergin, Jennifer Newman, Jane Purcell, Lisa O'Grady 2nd. ROW:

Jane Sallmann, Carolyn Pitt, Catherine Owen, Claire Mooney, Marilena Taranto FRONT ROW:

Susan Ryan, Angela Mansour, Catherine Sneddon, Maree Wood, Jan Cuttler

GRADE 6 THE WIND

NEW SHOES

The wind comes like a wild stallion

Then at last it breaks out,

New shoes in all colours, shoes for babies, boots, slippers, sandals - all these were displayed in the shop as I stared in. 1 wished I didn't have to buy new shoes; they're so stiff and uncomfortable

Galloping over plain and mountain Then realizing its freedom It slows down and stops to rest.

neat". That's what all mothers say.

Tossing and prancing Trying to get free.

and they give you blisters.

I hate new shoes! No one would care but ... "You must look

THE PARACHUTE JUMPER

I reluctantly dragged my feet and entered the shop where I tried on so many shoes, blue, red, white, black and pink but none fitted. 1 heaved a sigh of relief ; think of it, no new shoes after all !

I felt a bubble of happiness inside me and felt I could shout for joy, but thought twice and didn't!

Down, down, down

One last pair was produced, such ugly brown ones and oh !!! They fitted. Mummy has bought them and I have got horrible new

He floated

shoes after all.

Amanda Gillett Grade 6 Blue

The string was pulled

Anne Mortensen

Grade 6 Gold

And a huge white dome r Billowed out above him

Down, down, down He floated.

Through the air As graceful as a feather.

And the green earth rose to meet him Like a carpet of green grass.

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SOUNDS ARE ALL AROUND US THE BEACH IN WINTER

"Click" goes a pen top "Scrape" go the moving chairs.

"Whirr" goes the ambulance speeding past.

"Pitter Patter" go the children's feet moving up and down.

"Ring Ring" goes the telephone.

"Crunch, crinkle" goes the last bit of paper thrown in the bin.

Lisa Taylor Grade 6 Blue

Slowly I walk towards the beach, not a normal friendly place, but a lonely beach, with many tears left on the rocks by the sea.

Lonely, because the noise of children has faded away with the coming of winter. No more sand-castles. No more brightly coloured beach umbrellas, no more buckets and spades, no more surf-boards. Everything happy has gone and will not return for many long months.

Phillipa Lewis

THE HUNT

Grade 6 Gold

Galloping, galloping, the thundering horses race after their quarry. The riders' faces become more anxious as the pace quickens. The pounding of the horses' hooves can be heard for

miles around, their legs galloping in perfect rhythm. The fox's legs are weakening, but still he races on over meadows and

through fields. The sound of the howling hounds come nearer.

The grass, flattened by the horses' hooves, is still marked after they pass by and the scarlet of the riders' jackets flashes past. The poor fox, exhausted, takes a quick glance behind him - there is no time to lose.

The dogs barking becomes louder and louder until their victory is won and the fox is no more. They return to celebrate and the

fox's tail is hung high for all to see.

Lisa Bergin Grade 6 Gold

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GRADE 5 CARNIVAL

The overture had begun and a band dressed in brilliant red suits were marching through the crowded streets. Then music echoed through the city city streets as the band commenced playing.

Hands waved as the crowd formed into lines and began to dance.

More colour was added to the stage as another group of children

entered. They also began dancing with graceful movements. The stage was full of colour now as girls in black clothes, with fluorescent triangles sewn on, were performing. For a few

minutes all the lights were turned off, leaving only the five strobe-lights at the front of the stage, which made the bright colours stand out. Clowns with funny hats and laughing smiles took their turn at dancing. Another group of clowns flocked here and there as they also took their part of the "Carnival". Next

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for the audience. Spanish ladies dressed in f 1 uorescent green and pink stripes were another favourite of the spectators. They were followed by a courageous bear trainer who had taught, Erzinea, to stand on a chair for him. A strong man marched on stage preparing to demonstrate his great strength. He did this by lifting

GRADE 5 GOLD

BACK ROW:

a very heavyweight. Trained horses pranced across the stage in

Marcia Hunt, Wendy Elford, Melissa Checcucci, Margaret Burke

' lines. They were trained at the Spanish Riding School of Vienna

MIDDLE ROW:

Alex Schall-Riacour, Francesca Doyle, Cathy Gleisner, Elizabeth Carolan,

last of all came the finale and with all the people in the concert

Melanie Burke, Lisa Fox

we sang "The Carnival is Over" and "Queen of Loreto"

FRONT ROW:

Wendy Elford

Martine Burger, Michelle Guisti, Gabrielle Muldoon, Bernadette Lory, Grania Burke, Angela Fay

Grade V

THESMUGGLER His face was red and chafed from the sea air. It was almost the

shape of the rugged rocks which sometimes hid him. He was broad and tough and his load seemed as light as feathers. Cat-like

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he crept up the cliffs feeling his way with his strong hands which were rough and scratched. His clothes were dark but warm. His face lit up as he reached his mates on the cliff top and there was a twinkle in the blue eyes of the bold and daring smuggler.

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THE RIVER

As the moving cars cross the small bridge the river boat glides across the rippling water of the river making white foam as it goes. The small rowing boat doesn't foam the water like the river boat but glides silently as it glitters in the sunlight. Ducks are swimming gaily here and there. It is a pleasant scene with the

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Melissa Checcucci

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COLD AND FROSTY

I hate getting up in the morning. Standing, waiting for the bus I shiver and shake with the cold. Cold winds blow and the grass is covered with frost. I dig my hands further into my pockets and run up and down the footpath trying to keep myself warm. Is that the bus? No, it is only a car. 1 shiver. Will it ever come? At last! Once inside the bus I think of all the other unfortunate

GRADE 5 BLUE

BACK ROW:

Simone Smith, Dominique Murray, Barbara Binental, MIDDLE ROW:

Amanda Ring, Frances McGoldrick, Caroline England, Maureen Eichhorn, Lisa Meldrum

people who have to stand at a bus stop just like me.

FRONT ROW:

Jenny Haas Grade V

Amanda Callander, Anne McDermott, Kerrie O'Dea, Jane Deaney, Mark Clark, Josephine Brophy

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arp-edged shape stands out from the bright sandy orange of the small beach. Its warm gold colour looks unwelcome and

lonely on the cold sand. Suddenly, a small boy walks up and

stands beside the stone. He slowly bends down and picks it up. 1 hear a quiet plonk, then the boy walks away pleased with his throw.

Lucinda Castaldi Grade V

GRADE 5&6

BACK ROW: Ruth Fetherstonhaugh, Fiona Wilkinson 4TH ROW: Joanne Castellini, Helen Shortell, Joanne O'Connor, Brigid Burke.

3RD ROW: Julie McNamara, Susan Heath, Caroline Hurley, Margaret Tange.

2ND ROW: Kerrie Morrison, Alex Jones, Amanda Gillett, Mary Connors

FRONT ROW: Fiona McGlade, Sallyanne Naughton, Mary Jane Rogers, Frances O'Neill, Leanne Kina

FIRE

Fire is a hungry creature which devours the surrounding saplings, trees and native plants. It is the enemy of birds, animals and

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insects but the friend of the howling wind. It is a fighting creature lurking and waiting for someone to drop a lighted match or cigarette butt. Its red and gold flames eat up the countryside. It ruins many trees and makes many people homeless. It runs like a frightened deer from its hunters. Many people are burnt and some die as a result. Fire makes me feel excited and frightened.

Mary-Jane Rogers Grade V $

A WALK HOME IN THE DARK As I walked along the rough gravel road my bare feet ached as though pins were pressing into them. My arms and legs shivered with fright and the cold. 1 could hear the slow music playing at

the store and the faint noise of the snooker balls rolling and being hit by the snooker players. I felt lonely, lost and cold. Although ! knew the road well it all seemed different at night. The shadows seemed to be in the wrong places and the church looked gloomy and dark. I was afraid but I also felt enchanted by the gardens. In GRADE 5 BLUE

BACK ROW: Louise Antonie, Vicki Brennan, Lucinda Castaldi

2ND ROW: Christine Curley, Wendy Sleeman, Lisa Mulcahy, Jenny Haas.

3RD ROW: Genevieve Ryan, Anne Cosgriff, Paulette Pleasance, Virginia Whelan.

one garden I thought I saw elves dashing about. 1 looked up expecting to see a fairyland palace but, instead I saw something better. It was my home.

Frances O'Neill Grade V

GRADE 4

THE BEACH

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Boats sailing,

The wind comes

Water crashing,

Whipping through the world.

Children screaming,

It shrieks with laughter

Fish swimming,

When its broken something.

Jellyfish wriggling,

When it's gone

Adults watching.

The world's in a fix.

Leonie Wood

Anna Chancellor

Grade 4

Grade 4

TH E SU N The sun is here! The sun is here!

Cry the children with joy.

The poor flowers drooping Down, down, down, Look at the trees too.

Let's go for a swim, That sun is stinging me So hot I think I will die of thirst

It has gone! It is gone!

But look what it has left us A beautiful sunset Lisa Watson

Grade 4

THE BOTANICAL GARDENS

In the city there is a place called the Botanical Gardens. There are lovely trees and flowers there, and as well as that there are ponds

for eels, ducks and swans. Last year the cafe was burnt down, but I think a new one is going to be built. It is quite a popular place and I go there every so often. On very hot days there are many flies, so if you are having a picnic lunch the flies would probably like to join you.

Philippa MeMahon Grade 4

A FROG

I lift a frog in my hand. It feels like jelly, with a sandstone in the middle. It closes its big bulging eyes, then opens them and stares at me. Its eyes look as though they are made of glass.

Nan Spring Grade 4

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Watson, Brigid Aird. Therese Wilden

FRONT ROW:

Jenny Hunt, Karen Treloar, Michele Leonard 2nd. ROW:

Jenny Staropoli, Pauline Kiernan, Patricia Molloy, Jane Brittain, Ann Taylor 3rd ROW:

Ana Ysmael, Anna Bailey BACK ROW:

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Donna Quin, Susan Height, Cathy O'Bryan, Chantal Cristina 4th ROW:

BACK ROW:

Sara Scally,

Jenny Byrnes, Belinda Cameron, Suellen Lodge, Susan-Mary Trescowthick,

3rd. ROW:

3rd. ROW:

Arna Chancellor, Nan Spring, Joanne Grogan

Cathy Mackinnon, Susan Clareborough, Caroline Hart

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2nd ROW:

Melissa Ar,tonie, Christine Vella

Janet Little, Jenny Purbrick, Anne Kloester

FRONT ROW:

FRONT ROW:

Jenny-Kim Worthington

Irene Haas, Fiona O'Grady

GRADE 3

FANTASY: THE MAGIC TREE

WHAT IS GREEN?

The grass is green,

Once upon a time there grew a magic tree. It gave you anything you wanted. Sometimes it gave you sweets or a teapot for your mother. If father wanted an axe it gave him one. All you would say was, "bring me an axe". Everyone needed the tree. But one

Peppermint icecream is green, Towels are sometimes green, Green is one of the colours in the rainbow

My bed cover is green,

very sad day the council said "cut down that tree, it does no good

Dresses are green,

to anyone". They did not know about the tree's power. Everyone

Moss is green,

was sad. The workmen came the next day to cut down the tree.

Leaves are green, Houses are green,

They did not want to cut it down, but they had to do it.

Suddenly, as soon as the tree was cut, a baby tree sprang up beside it. Always it kept on growing, so that they could never cut the tree down. Everybody was so glad and lived happily ever

The ocean is green, Vases are green,

The top of a tree is green

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Sally Fetherstonhaugh Grade 3 Gold

Sue Murphy Grade 3 Blue

A FAIVIILY AFFAIR

One Saturday morning, mummy, daddy, my baby sister, my brother and I went shopping. We wanted to buy some little chairs and tables for our baby sister's do!1's house. We bought some little chairs and tables to put in the doll's home she was given on her birthday. We all had such good fun in our baby sister's doll's

SNOW Snow is white and soft.

It is cold too.

It is as fine as powder and falls so softly.

home when we arrived home.

Anna Meldrum

Emmanuelle Tiger

Grade 3 Gold

Grade 3 Gold

A WALK IN THE PARK

THE SEA-SIDE

The sea, the sea, the cool, fresh sea.

One cold winter's day I set off for the park. Snowflakes were

Watch the waves splash and dash,

falling to the ground. The icicles were glittering as they hung on

Look at the sea-gulls zoom here and there all through the cool

the trees. The mountains were sparkling from the thick snow. 1 went to where a little pond was in the summer but it was covered

fresh air.

in ice. 1 thought of something. 1 rushed home and got my skis and

Look at the shells of all different colours.

went back to the park. 1 plodded up the steep mountain. When I

See that shell, it's not like the others.

It is starting to get very dark,

came to the top, I got myself ready to ski down. I said go! ! I shot

I hear the sea-gui Is saying goodbye to me.

down like a flash of lightning, then suddenly I was covered in Penelope Clunies-Ross Grade 3 Blue

snow. I did this a few times but then it started to snow again, so I hurried home. The house had so much snow on the roof it looked

like icing on a cake. The back yard looked like a white cloak.

What a beautiful sight.

THESNOW

Genevieve Seabrook

Grade 3 Blue

Glittering little snow flakes come falling, falling down, Down from the sky they fell like rain and settled upon the ground.

It looked like icing on a cake and I thought it would be true, but when I stepped

Right out the door all it was, was snow all smooth and glittering too.

Diana Quin Grade 3 Blue

GRADE 3 BLUE BACK ROW:

Julie Nederveen, Lindy O'Halloran, Caroline Walsh, Fiona MacDonald

Denise Owen, Merran Cheong 3rd. ROW:

Jenny Mountain, Michelle Lewis, Genevieve Seabrook, Sarah Castaldi,

Catherine Sim, Susan Murphy, Caroline Stewart 2nd. ROW:

Julia Murphy, Caroline Muldoon, Catherine Need, Penelope Ch:r »Ross,

Sarah Nagle, Simonette Varrenti, Corinne Gressley FRONT ROW:

Madelaine de Castella, Simone Barker, Genevieve Straford, Margaret Hurley

Andrea Manley, Fiona Brittain, Christine Lee

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GRADE 3 SATURDAY MORNING

On Saturday I just stay at home. 1 watch a little bit of television and play with our baby most of the time. But I wish it were summer time because I have swimming lessons on Saturday.

Andrea O'Halloran

Grade 3 Gold

HOLIDAYS

In the holidays I was given a new guitar. I've had two lessons already, I'm having my third lesson on Wednesday. My teacher is very very proud! I can't wait until my next lesson.

Costanza Ferrari Grade 3 Gold

THE MAGICAL HOUSE

Last year my friends and I went to a magical house. When we left, the wind was blowing, the windows were shaking and the door slammed. We walked for about an hour and then we all saw the

biggest house we had ever seen. Sally said "that must be the magical house". After a while we walked into the magical house. 1 saw a ghost with ten arms and ninety legs. Jane went to hang up her coat but a man with a hundred eyes took it. We all ran for our lives and we never went to that house again.

S. Varrenti Grade 3 Blue

A VISIT TO SOVEREIGN HILL

One day we went to Ballarat to see Sovereign Hill. It was an old fashioned town. We visited a house and saw old rabbit traps and

boots worn by the gold diggers long ago. There were old pots and pans, all black. Next we went to see Cobbs Coach, I sat where the driver sat. We walked along an old fashioned street. In one shop

there were potatoes, one a penny. We also visited an old mining shaft. There was a horse walking round and round pulling a concrete wheel. 1 patted the horse's nose. After looking around

GRADE 3 GOLD

BACK ROW:

Mory-Louise MiCracken, Suellen Purcell, Bernadette O'Bryan, Anna Doyle,

for a while we returned to Melbourne.

Marcelle Ryan

Mary Rose Tighe, Marie-Louise Walker, Maureen O'Shaughnessy 3rd ROW:

Grade 3 Gold

Andrea O'Halloran, Elizabeth Wraith, Elizabeth Skehan, Anna Meldrum, Kathie Bond, Michelle Leber, Gobrielle Robinson

A VISIT TO THE ZOO

2nd R OW:

Sally Fetherstonhaugh, Constanza Ferrari, Emanuelle Tiger, Adrienne Roche,

On Thursday 29th July, the two Grade threes went to the zoo.

Donna Magree, Jane Cosgriff

The Grade ones wavedus goodbye as we set out. When we arrived,

FRONT ROW:

Cathie Blanden Melanie Schwarz, Katie Burke, Genevieve Costigan, Liz Metzner, Elizabeth Fetherstonhaugh

a man showed us some slides about animals with backbones. They

were very interesting. Afterwards the man showed us some skeletons with backbones. They were very interesting. Afterwards the man showed us some skeletons of animals and one of a man.

It was not real of course, but a model of one. We went to see the

reptiles. There were snakes, crocodiles, turtles, iguanas and a giant toad. Then we went to see all the other animals. We had a good day and arrived home tired, but happy.

Kate Donnan

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A VISIT TO TULLAMARINE

We went to Tullamarine to see my sister Rosalie leave for Karumba. One plane, a B.O.A.C. was due to leave for New York

at 4 p.m. but Rosalie's plane was leaving at 3.30. We watched my sister walk up a ramp into the plane. We waved goodbye. At €4%3

about twenty minutes to four, the plane was out of sight, and

heading for Sydney. The plane went from Melbourne to Sydney and Brisbane to Mt. Isa and then to Karumba where Rosalie

works in a prawn factory. I was very sad when I could not see the 4

plane but daddy bought me a lemonade. Daddy let us have dinner at the Golden Phoenix. We were very tired at the end of the day but we had had a lovely day at Tullamarine.

Mary-Louise McCracken Grade 3 Gold

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Terrie Hamilton-Smith, Michael Ysmael, Loretta Petratis, Wendy Miller,

GRADE 2 BLUE

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TOP TO BOTTOM:

FRONT ROW:

Cathy Canestra, Kristina Parkes, Paul Ryan, Melissa Carrington,

1. Gayle Bannon, Georgina Mighell

Simon Scally, Louise Tarrant

2. Leonie Zaccari, Daniela Valmorbida

3. Patricia Mortensen, Jacqueline O'Lschyna, Kathie Garretty 4. Suzanne Cronin, Shaaron Dalton, Julie Denison RED

Red is the colour

of my bouncing ball, of the bricks on the wall,

of our holiday house, of my little toy mouse,

of my new bedroom wall, of the new chair in our hall,

of warmth in the sun, of cherries in a bun, of flames so high, of our favourite cherry pie, of flames in a fire,

of my new car tyre, of my new school tie,

of a sunburnt fly of sauce on a pie, of me when I fly, of the sky at sunset, of my sister's new tea-set, of sweet smelling roses,

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of apples so bright, of the sun before night,

Emma-Jane Wales, Sue Kiernan, Camille Wood, Philippa Spring, Philippa Corby

And so, because red is my favourite colour,

FRONT ROW:

I shall never, ever change to another

Siobhan O'Shaughnessy, Karen Mountain, Anna McGoldrick, Dina Midgley Hermie Rabl

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GRADE 2

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of a flower stalk, of my favourite team, of my little bean

of the lawn so high, of my kitten's eye, 3

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of my little car port,

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of my little winter hat,

Marcia Reed, Simone Gillett, Paula Cosgriff, Johanna Dale, Chana Grogan

of my small baseball bat,

MIDDLE ROW

Gabriella Orsini, Dominic Doyle, Felicity Taylor, Kay Cooper, Maria Roche

of my new summer suit,

FRONT ROW

of my new toy flute,

Gillian Vella, Suzanne Elford

of grass so tall, of the garden wall, of my football sock, of my building block, of a crocodile in the zoo, of a frightening baboon, of mother's new coat,

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Of all the colours I can see, green is a favourite one for me.

Grade 2

GRADE 2 BACK ROW

Shireen Armstrong, Fiona McGrath, Claire Langlands, Maris-Stella Naughton, Susan Thornton

MIDDLE ROW

Caroline Self, Felicity Mantello, Katrina Fox, Fiona Conroy, Brigid Clarke FRONT ROW

Stephen Nossal, Kate Mulcahy, Joanne Tarrant, Sarah Gardiner

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Lisa Di Pietrantonio, Loreta Wilden, Naomi Roberts, Prudence Walts, Paul O'Bryan, Andrew Fox

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AVISITING KITTEN

LEFT TO RIGHT - BACK TO FRONT:

Sarah Garretty, Carol Arrowsmith, Martine Shield, Ania Kudlicks,

A kitten came to our house one day. We made a bed for him and we gave him some food and water. John and I liked the kitten very much and so did my baby brother and sister. The kitten ran away one day. We were sad.

Therese Williamson, Kathryn Kloester, Louise King

CAMPING

Anna Curtis Grade 1 Gold

TH INGS I DO

I am going camping this year and I can't wait. We have a friend to help us make the caravan. 1 think it will be a big red one. We are

taking some cups and other things. The month we are going is

We go for holidays at Christmas time. We go to the beach to play and swim. I have been to four parties this year and will be going to two more very soon. I love parties. I have also been to a picture called "On The Run". It was a very good picture.

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Michele Clancy Grade 1 Gold

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Kate Wrigley Grade 1 Gold

I wish I had a rabbit. It would have a little coat that was black,

and big blue eyes. 1 would feed him with carrots and play with him. I would love him. Maybe next year I will get him.

Celia Gandolfo

Grade 1 Gold

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One day when mummy went out shopping, a car was near mum's car and every time I looked around the lady would make a funny face.

Kathy Rainford Grade 1 Blue BACK ROW:

I went to the zoo with Kathy Rainford and Kathy Mooney, my mother and brother. I had an ice-cream and it was chocolate. The

Dominique Delaney, Kathy Rainford, Andrew Janosi FRONT ROW:

Eliza Bennett, Nicola Morris, Rebecca Clark

other people had a cuckoo clock.

Dominique Delaney Grade 1 Blue

I like the sun. It twinkles nicely. 1 think I like the sun very much.

You can swim on sunny days at the beach. The beach is cold on

I have a bird and its name is Leesa. She has a baby and its name is

winter days.

Jenny Hess

Cylie. She plays in the tree.

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Katherine Lethbridge, Eileen MacDonagh, Amanda Regan, Megan Brittain

Peter Ryan, Edward Tiger, David Ryan, Christian Doyle, Geoffrey Francis,

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Dominic Scally, Nicholas Taylor

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Kathryn Harty Claire Healy Nicole Hunter Adam Johnston

Rosemary Kiernan Marion Leanard

Danielle Lloyd

Virginia Longmire Sabina Mangosi Mirella Martin Sarah Meehan Ronald Meldrum Sarah Metzner Karen Moore Richard Mountain Catherine Nicholson Gabrielle O'Halleran

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Antoinette O'Shaughnessy Melissa Planten

Sarah Poynton Jacqueline Randles Timothy Rayner 305QI

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Monique Silk Monique Smith James Stewart

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THE BEST PART OF LIFE

The countryside was still and quiet and only a little breeze made the long grass sway as if it was bowing in respect to the

wind. Suddenly the ground shook as if there was an earth tremor and over the hill came the yelping hounds and the proud galloping horses, kicking up grass, as their hoofs thundered a rhythm on the hard, cracked ground while their proud riders urged them to go faster. The dogs looked excitedly while they chased after a

bewildered hare. Soon the hare disappeared down a hole.

Reluctantly the riders wheeled their horses round to a small paddock where they left their horses and dogs to rest, while they had lunch near a small gurgling stream.

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Anne McDermott Grade 5

"Up and Out" the Junior School magazine is now in its second year of publication and we are proud of its success.

Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Marron are in charge of editing and printing and Grade 6 girls help them. Each year there are seven editions of our paper; two in both first and second terms and three in third term. There have been many improvements since the first

edition; we have a title design, attractive coloured paper, and a competition page, the competitions being conducted by Grade 6 girls.

We all enjoy reading "Up and Out" and hope it will continue to improve each year.

Marina Davis and Maryanne England 6 Blue

THE MOON MEN

Last Monday three men went up in a space ship to the moon.

Instead of walking on the moon they drove in a moon buggy which was very good. They eat their food out of tubes like toothpaste. Mummy said that there were some precious stamps that one of the men had. One of the men tripped over a rock.

One of the men had a feather and a hammer, when he dropped them they both landed at the same time because there is no air.

This trip was called Apollo 15.

Caroline Self Grade 2

MY FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

On the 13th of June I made my first holy communion. I

liked it becauie I had a blue dress on and some flowers in my hair

but the most exciting part was when we were given our Lord. My mother was in the offertory Procession but I wish I was. When we got out from the church I looked at my friend I am sure she was dressed in satin with a veil. She looked very pretty. Everything on her was white. She was Shireen.

Susan Thornton Grade 2

MY MUM

My mum is very kind. I like to get surprises from her. She does very kind things for me. One day I must do something for her, and I will. 1 might give her a lovely bottle of perfume.

Rebecca Hunter Grade 1 Gold

UP AND OUT

AT RIDING SCHOOL

In the second week of my riding holiday, an exciting thing happened. We were still in bed when Terry yelled, "The ponies have got out! They went down the dirt road. Don't worry about getting dressed. Just Go!"

We all grumbled, as we didn't have time to get our shoes.on.

First it was fun, then our feet started to ache, but we had to keep

on running. At last we found the ponies grazing on the side of the road. We each had to ride one and lead another and when we got back we put them in the corral and made sure they wouldn't be able to get out again.

Francesca Vale

Grade 6

SWANS

White and soft, delicate ai id graceful.

That is the swan.

Gliding along, making ripples in the water.

The sun makes the ripples shine like gold.

As the swan swims away.

Fiona O'Grady Grade 4

THE PARACHUTE JUMPER

Teetering on the edge of the plane, scared out of my wits, 1

jumped. Something happened, 1 pulled the cord but the parachute

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did not come out. 1 panicked. 1 pulled and pulled, but in vain. It

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would not open. I was about a third of the way down, one more

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things. Cars looked like ants while the people were little specks.

Smoke arose to meet me. Things became a little bigger as I slowly descended. Houses and factories, buses and cars. Down, down,

down I went. The noise became deafening. People shouting, cars

A HAUNTED HOUSE

hooting, and then with a bump I touched the ground. Ouch! that ended my jumping.

An old house it was,

Susan Forrest

And inside there lurked,

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He could hear his heart beat

He plucked up his courage and said "Is anyone home?"

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No answer.

Irene H Grade 4

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Mrs. Christina, Mr. R. Williams, Mrs. B. Gibson, Sister M. Lena

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Mrs. N. Peters

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Miss B. Hill, Mrs. P.O'Donoghue

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Mrs. J. Coyle, Mrs. D. Ford Mrs. W. Hull

Sister Angela, Mrs N. Phingsthorne Miss P. Moylan

1971 SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH THE GEOLOGY OF PHILLIP ISLAND

I undertook an investigation to trace Phillip Island's geological history. Every weekend for three months I carried out field research collecting rock samples and taking notes on visible clues in the rock strata which revealed obvious events that had taken

place in the past. One thing led to another and gradually stage by stage I built up the geological history. For every fact I discovered, I developed proof to support its feasibility until finally I had

formed a fairly comprehensive geological study of Phillip Island.

My final project consisted of a rock display, a report book

containing the Island's geological history and many photographs I had taken of rock formations, and a log book containing my field

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notes.

Karen Goltz Form 111

Karen Goltz

THERE'S MORE TO SEEING THAN LOOKING Our project was concerned mainly with the human eye. We noted the reaction of different people's eyes under different circumstances including the adaption to light and the relationship

between colour, age and sight. With the help of eye charts we were able to decide if there was any relation between genetics and eye-sight and also between genetics and colour blindness. All our

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hard work seemed worth while when we won a bursary of $40.

Rowena Francis, Pam Lachal and Maree Thomson

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Form 111, Science Class

R. Frances, P. Lachal, M. Thomson THE EFFECTS OF SODIUM FLUORIDE ON THE DECIDUOUS DENTITION

The aim of my project was to prove that the consumption of sodium fluoride reduced the amount of dental cavities in the

pre-schooler. To do this I consulted the records of kindergartens in the South Melbourne-Albert Park area. In the case of the Port

Melbourne Play Centre where the children are given a fluoride

tablet daily, the percentage of children needing dental treatment was far less than when the children took the tablets irregularly or not at all. The conclusion I reached was that the fluoridation of

Melbourne's water supply would be beneficial and the most economic and effective method of administering fluoride.

Jane Heath Form IV

Jane Heath

COLOUR AND HEAT FROM THE SUN

Our project was based on how much heat different coloured materials absorb. The first step was to set up the thermometers, with the materials wrapped around them, in the sun. The aim was to show that each different material absorbs different amounts of heat.

As a result of our experiments, we were able to list the colours

in increasing order of heat absorption, i.e. white, lemon, beige, lake, mint, persimmon, red, taupe, navy, black Mary-Anne Crosbie and Julie O'Halloran Form 111

Julie O'Hallaran, Mary Anne Crosbie

ACADEMIC

1970 COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

IS OUR EDUCATION SYSTEM SATISFACTORY?

SCHOLARSHIPWINNERS

We have no doubt that the main objective of any school should Elizabeth Crick

Gai Murphy

be the education of its pupils. Just as there are changing trends in

Angela Dwyer

Laura Nicholls

Gay England

Katrina O'Sullivan

other aspects of life, education is constantly being updated. It's more liberal now and it seems that a great deal is being done to

Anne Flanagan

Jenny Randles

Mary Hill

Fiona Stewart

encourage students to continue their schooling right up to the Higher School Certificate. Is, however, too much emphasis being

Chris Lethbridge

Christine Troup

put on the Higher School Certificate?

It would seem that from a child's earliest years at secondary school he is being prepared for his sixth and final year. There is a strict division of forms and a required standard has to be met by each student. No matter how much a school wants to vary and experiment in its curriculum in the first five forms, it still has, hanging over it, the fact that all students have to face exams at the end of their sixth form and must pass to go on to tertiary education. Therefore all schools prepare their students earlier than the sixth year to pass the final sixth year examination.

However, does the student gain anything by having to obtain the

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standards? Is this education?

duration of the course Jenny is staying at St. Mary's College

The present education system is geared towards the survival of the most capable, where some do not even want to be in the race for university education. Some students do not reach sixth form, others may wish only to complete six years of secondary school and then work. Others still may wish to go on to tertiary education which does not involve university. A final group may wish to go to university but may have difficulty in finding themselves a place. From this it is clear that there are many 'dropouts' from a system which aims in its education to send all

where she has made friends with both Australian and other

to university.

Jenny Lee, who was dux of the school last year, is continuing to make the most of her ability this year at Melbourne University.

Jenny's brilliant Matriculation results, including three first-class honours, gained her entry into the Dentistry course. For the

overseas students.

What happens to those students who do not go on to

She aims to go back home to Penang, Malaysia, in a few years' time as a fully qualified dentist.

We all wish Jenny the best of luck with her future career and life.

1970 COMMONWEALTH SECONDARY

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Anne Burgi

Anne Pemberton

Katherine Francis

Deborah Randles

Elizabeth Gaynor

Meg Sleeman

Christina Mitchell

Moira Westmore

Patricia Nolan

Bernadette Wilson

university? They have been given an education which prepares them for university and does not give them anything to base a future career on. This is especially unfair to those who do not go on to tertiary education. Surely they deserve as much attention as future university students. Are they being discriminated against?

Are they second class citizens within our selective education system? Some things need to be done for these students. At the moment they receive no distinction from those intending to get a degree.

Perhaps the students need to be given a choice early in their secondary school years between a course which will prepare them for university and one which will give them the benefits of a sound education and prepare them for the outside world without the intention of going on to tertiary education. This was adopted in England, but it was found that students pushed themselves to

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go on with an education which leads them to university. They would rather fail on this than take the other course which had a

social stigma associated with it. We are still left with the problem of providing some sort of qualification (to present to employers) SCIENCE SCHOOL FOR

for students who are not intending to go to university. It is ridiculous to educate all students for a university education. The best proposal is to educate all students the same way but not towards university. At the end of secondary school all could sit for an examination which would satisfy employers. Those who wanted to satisfy university entrance could sit for a separate

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

examination.

SUSAN SCHLICHT

This school was held in Sydney during the September Holidays. The standard of all nominees for a scholarship to the school was very higtr and the judges had great difficulties in the making of their decision. Because of this, Susan Schlicht is to be

congratulated on winning a scholarship as only ten students were selected to represent Victoria.

This revised education system will allow those not going to university to be on an equal par with those who go on to further their education. With the added pressures of society for a good education weighing heavily on these students, it would seem that more should be done to remove the inhibitions of these students

and to encourage them in pursuing their individual courses.

Debbie Goss and Geraldine Mitchell Form VI

PAST PUPILS FORM VI, 1970

The 1970 Matric and leaving pupils who left us at the end of last year, have entered many different fields ot endeavour. Whether they be nursing, studying or simply working. we wish them "good luck" and every success in their chosen careers. ALLEN, Kristen, General Studies, Swinburne;

LANGE, Rdbyn, Science, Monash;

LEE PITT SWEE, Jenny, Deniistry, Melbourne;

LETHBRIDGE, Christine, Law, Melbourne;

LODGE, Sally, Nursing, St. VinBARDEN, Ann, Science, Monash; BEST, Mary, Private Secretarial

cent's Hospital;

BRISTOW, Diane, 2nd Year Matric,

LOMBARD, Jennifer, Primary Teacher Training, Mercer House; LYNCH, Margaret, Science, Mon-

Taylor's;

ash;

Practice, R.M.I.T.;

TARANTO, Barbara, Private Secretarial Practice, R.M.I.T.;

TAYLOR, Sally, Science, Monash; THOMSON, Helen, 2nd. Year Matric, Taylor's;

TRIOLI, Cecile, Librarian/Teacher, Melbourne Teachers College; TROUP, Christine, Arts/Social Studies, Melbourne;

BROWN, Veronica, St. Vincent de Paul's Children's Home;

BYRNE, Theresa, Swinburne; WATERS, Mary Josephine, Science, Melbourne;

McCOY, Maria, Primary Teacher CAHILL, Eileen, Home Economics, Emily MacPherson College;

Training, Burwood Teacher's Col-

CALANCHINI,

McENCROE, Catherine, 2nd. Year

Brigid, Holmes

lege;

Business College;

Matric, Taylor's;

COFFEY, Rutt 1, Secretarial

MacGINTY, Alexandra, 2nd. Year

Studies, Prahran Te ch.;

McGLADE, Angela, Arts, Mel-

macy College; COGHLAN, Susan.

bourne;

bourne;

COGLIN, Julie, Arts, LaTrobe; CONNERS, Anne-Marie, Recep-

bourne;

WHELAN, Jane, Law, Melbourne; WINSHIP, Prudence, Private Secretarial Practice, R.M.I.T.;

Matric, Taylor's;

COGHLAN, Joan, Pharmacy, Phar Science. Mel-

WELLSTED, Jill, Arts, Monash; WESTMORE, Anne, Science, Mel-

McINTYRE, Christine, 2nd. Year Matric, Taylor's; McKENZIE, Alexandra, 2nd. Year Matric, Taylor's;

SINN, Mary Rose, Industrial Arts: Gold and Silversmithing, R.M.I.T.; SKEHILL, Elizabeth, Home Eco-

nomics, Emily MacPherson College;

tionist;

MAGREE, Patricia, Nursing, Royal

COOK, Jennifer, Fashion Design-

Melbourne;

STATTON, Jill,

ing, Emily MacPherson College; CORNISH, Jan, Employed; CORRY, Karen, Employed; CRICK, Elizabeth, Social Studies/

MOLONEY, Miriam, Riddell's

Teacher's College, Kew;

Arts, Melbourne;

kinderganen

Commercial College;

STEWART, Fiona, Arts, Mel-

MORTENSON, Joan, Home Eco-

bourne;

nomics, Invergowrie; MURPHY, Gabrielle, Law, Melbourne;

FORM V, 1970 DWYER, Angela, Arts/Law, Melbourne;

BUXTON, Phillipa, Holmes Com-

DYNON, Jacinta, Law, Monash;

mercial College;

NICHOLLS, Laura, Flinders University, Sth. Aust.;

BYRNE, Genevieve, Fashion Designing, Emily MacPherson College; CLARKE, Angela, Dental Nurse

ENGLAND, Gabrielle, Arts, Mel-

(Apprentice);

bourne;

FURNELL, Jane, Matric, Taylor's; / HOLSHIER, Julie, Nursing, St. Vincent's Hospital; O'SULLIVAN, Katrina, Medicine,

FLANAGAN, Anne, Interior

Monash;

Design, R.M.I.T.;

KENNON, Sally, Nursing (1972), Mercy Hospital; KEILY, Fiona, Nursing, Mercy Hospital;

FLETCHER, Elizabeth, Nursing,

KIRWAN, Franya, Hair Dressing

St. Vincent's Hospital;

(Apprentice); LEWIS, Bernadette, Clerical Work; McCOLL-JONES, Geraldine, Home Economics, Invergowrie; MANSOUR, Joanne, Computer Programming, Caulfield Tech.; MELCHIOR, Sylvie, Travelling; McDAVITT, Jill, Holmes Com-

PEPPARD, Ann, 2nd. Year Matric,

GEBBIE, Veronica, Riddell's Commercial College;

Taylor's;

GERBER, Lindy, Science, Mel-

Teacher Training, Frankston

bourne;

Teacher's College;

PEPPARD, Margaret, Primary

mercial College;

GULLIFER, Maria, Pharmacy, Pharmacy College;

NAUGHTON, Debbie, Residing at Booligal;

O'LOUGHLAN, Barbara, Matric, Beaufort High;

HILL, Catherine, Employed; HILL, Christine, Nursing, St. Vin-

RANDLES, Jennifer, Medicine, Melbourne;

cent's Hospital;

RENNIE, Maureen, Nursing, St.

HILL, Mary, Law, Melbourne;

Vincent's Hospital;

QUINN, Karleen,Taylor's;

STEWART, Geraldine, Fashion Designing, Emily MacPherson Col*lege;

WALKER, Gabrielle, Taylor's;

PAST PUPILS

THE LORETO TOORAK PAST PUPILS' ASSOCIATION

During the past twelve months, Past Pupils have been very

active. General functions following the 1970 General Meeting included a Luncheon and Film Showing in October, a Day of 3,

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Recollection and another Luncheon in November, and the

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Annual Reunion in February. April was a very busy month, with the Debutante Ball, Annual Golf Day, and the very interesting Twelfth Biennial Loreto Federation Conference held in Sydney.

The Conference, among other things, organised facilities for members travelling abroad, namely a Card of Introduction to Loreto Communities overseas, and the use of an Ex-students'

Book in London enabling easy access to fellow ex-students over there. Further information may be obtained from the President of the Association.

On the Sub-Committee scene, the Younger Set held a function at the "Town House" in December which was very successful.

The Discussion Group has provided members with very absorbing

evening thanks to the excellent speakers selected by the

Convenor, Mrs. P. Willis.

We look forward to another busy year ahead, and to a new

group of enthusiastic members at the end of this academic year.

Joy Hanrahan

Mrs. Joy Hanrahan

THE CLOCK ON THE DRESSING TABLE The clock on the dressing table says one-thirty but I won't

swear to it...my eyelids feel heavy and yet my thoughts are racing ahead.

Having just been involved in a most interesting conversation I

feel that I must put pen to paper this minute and attempt to relate the essence of what was said.

The scene was a group of school and tertiary students at a

party. Huddled around the glowing embers of a fire someone

suddenly asked 'Tony' why he was at tech. school.

"That's a jolly interesting question, you know, and it took me

ages to work out," he mused. "1 suppose that initially it was because mum and dad wanted me to go and I didn't know what I wanted to be. But once doing my course I found that such a reason just didn't give enough impetus for work and so I was forced to think out exactly why I was there.

"Firstly I suppose it's just the fact that I love learning - about people, Physics, History, the lot. I was simply amazed to find out the patterns that existed within matter, of the complexity of all

the different people I know, of how and why things like plants live and die etc. etc. ..., and I never cease to be amazed.

Secondly I decided that people must be able to think rationally

before they can ever hope to make rational decisions and I thought that my course would lead me to this or, at least, would give me the basic essentials needed for the process."

"But, why do you want to think at all, and think rationally at that," asked 'Tim'?

"Because, you see, I want to be someone who can offer

something to others, to give what knowledge I can to those who haven't had my opportunities so that they can feel the way I do

- happy."

I think he has a point, in fact a few points. The hand has

turned a quarter circle. That's fantastic when you come to think

of it.

Ann Westmore

LORETO BALL, 1971

Friday, April 16th, 1971, was the date for this year's Loreto Ball, the venue being the Royale Ballroom.

The preparations for the Ball had been rumoured to be the best part for the debs and, to some extent, the rumours were

substantiated. Our practices for the dance were held on Sunday evenings, and with the co-operation of the teachers, were quite successful. Although there were a few tense moments, all would agree that the dance, "Zorba the Greek", was "executed" most successfully on the evening of the Ball. It was a tribute to Loreto and the 1970 Matric class that the majority of girls made their debut, especially in an age when such traditions are disappearing rapidly. The thought of making your debut may be distasteful on many occasions, but really the effort is worth it, and, believe it or not, it is quite enjoyable to see the old faces again.

The visit to the nuns before the Ball was enjoyed by all and the memento received most appreciated. The Ballroom was

decorated beautifully by the Committee, and all who participated in the evening would like to thank those hard working people who made the 1971 Ball a memorable event.

LORETO PARENTS ASSOCIATION It has been a rewarding and successful year for the Loreto

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Parents' Association and my sincere thanks go to our parents for

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their support. Our functions have been well attended and successful, achieving, we feel, the objective of the Association, which is "to enable mothers of Loreto children to meet, to bring them into

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close touch with one another and with the Loreto community, in the interest of their children and to assist in the aims of the

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School with regard to the pupils".

This year we held two luncheons at Nine Darling Street - both happy occasions. However the most important function of the Association is the weekly Luncheon Service. Our thanks to Mrs.

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Mathews and all the mothers who have given their continued help.

But still more mothers are needed to assist if we are to continue

to maintain efficiently this important service for our children. A uniform Swap Shop has been efficiently arranged by Mrs. Cameron.

This project has been started only recently and we hope that it will become a great convenience to parents as well as a source of revenue for the benefit of our children. The Parents' Association

is also handling the sale of summer uniforms. Though the

Association is not primarily geared to fund raising, we are happy to announce that these combined efforts have enabled us to

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present Mother Superior with a substantial sum of money. Some of this was used to provide auditorium seating in the Mandeville School Hall, but most of the funds have been allocated by the school to the Senior and Junior School libraries where updating and extension programmes create a big demand for additional resources. Many books have been added to both libraries and a beginning has been made in the provision of audio-visual equipment in the Senior library. Incidentally, a further service provided by some volunteer mothers, and greatly appreciated by the Librarians, is a weekly period of library assistance.

Each year the Association organises a function, proceeds of which are sent to Loreto Orphanage, Entally, Calcutta, a project in which we are vitally interested. This year a coffee party was held at the South Yarra Gallery as a resul t of which we were able

to send $400 to Entally where needs are greater than ever with the influx of refugees.

A special thanks to Mother Superior for her guidance and help and our thanks to the members of the Community and staff for the help and interest they have shown. And finally a most sincere

thank you to our 1971 Committee for their continued support, making this a happy and successful year.

Mary Kevin

President :

Mrs. O'Bryan, Mrs. Layet

Mrs. F. J. KEVIN

Vice-President :

Mrs. B. CAROLAN

Past President :

Mrs. T. TAYLOR

Hon. Secretary :

Mrs. R. LAYET

Hon. Treasurer :

Mrs. N. O'BRYAN

Asst. Hon. Treasurer:

Mrs. W. WILKINSON

COMMITTEE

Mrs. F. AHERN

Mrs. J. GROGAN

Mrs. J. McGOLDRICK

Mrs. T. ANTONIE

Mrs. F. HURLEY

Mrs. T. MOLOMBY

Mrs. L. COSGRIFF

Mrs. J. McD. JONES

Mrs. J. MULCAHY

Mrs. S. CUSTANCE

Mrs. J. LOMBARD

Mrs. P. POYNTON

Mrs. J. ENGLAND

Mrs. F. LORY

Mrs. 1. RAINFORD

Mrs. V. GANDOLFO

Mrs. P. LYNCH

Mrs. F. REID

Mrs. P. GRIGSBY

Mrs. C. McCANN

Mrs. J. RYLAND

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The end of our magazine, the articles read, the photos studied, and the reader comes away with a glimpse of Mandeville 1971 The theme of Man, as complete only through interaction with others, has been conveyed, we hope, through our creative pages An example of this is to be found in the very compiling of this magazine and the atmosphere of co-operation in which we worked Whether the magazine has been successful or not, is, at

this point, irrelevant Itisthe effort of countless girls that must be appreciated Not only those who wrote the articles and took photos but the girls who stayed late on numerous nights, spending many hours typing articles and designing layouts Too often,

work such as this is judged successful or not by the finished product, as are all things yet, we who have shared the worries and anxieties of producing such work judge it to be successful because of the spirit of generosity, co-operation and companionship it revealed

It is only fair that we are able to offer our thanks to those who portrayed so well, in their unselfishness and hard work, the theme of this Magazine

Elizabeth Curtain, Pamela Evans The Editors

IN MEMORIAM INTO YOUR HANDS LORD

MARCELLA NASH: We were all shocked to hear of her tragic death in a road accident in August. Marcella was a boarder in

We remember with affection those who have been called to

Mandeville until 1969. Here she is remembered for her cheerful

Eternal Life during the year:

and friendly personality which shed warmth and joy around her

MOTHER M. CONSIGLIO MeNAMARA whose unexpected

wherever she went.

death in St. Vincent's Hospital on 24th March, saddened all wbo

May the life which she enjoyed for so short a time on earth be made perfect in the fullness of life with God. And may her

knew her.

Mother Consiglio was educated at Loreto College, Stephen's Green, Dublin and joined the Institute in 1907. She spent some years in Germany, England and Rome. It was a war-devastated

Europe from which she set out in 1924, arriving in Melbourne in May of that year. Soon she was on her way to Kirribilli where she remained for some years and made many friends. From

sorrowing family find comfort and strength in the assurance of Marcella's resurrection when death shall be no more...

To the families of the following who died unexpectedly during 1971 we offer our deepest sympathy: MR. J.F. KEILY, father of Terry, Fiona and Josephine.

Sydney, Mother moved to Mary's Mount and finally to Toorak

MR. M.D. TESTER, father of Julie.

in 1957.

MR. D. KELLEHER, father of Dorothy.

For a long time she was a patient sufferer from arthritis, and in addition a broken hip confined her to her room. Though her activity was severely restricted in the latter years, her incessant

prayers and sufferings surely brought many blessings on us all.

MR. B. ROFE, father of Mary Anne and of Sister M. Deirdre, I.B.V.M., now at Normanhurst.

The lives of these devoted fathers have been an inspiration to

especially to her dear sister, Mother M. Eustelle, of Loreto

their families. May they come to the new life God had promised to those who faithfully serve him, and may their care for their families be a sign of God's eternal care for their children and for

Abbey, Dalkey, Dublin. May she rest in peace.

all of us.

She is not unmindful of us now.

We extend loving sympathy to her sorrowing relatives,

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We are indebted to the following for their services through the year and for their general support of our magazine.

ALLANS MUSIC (AUSTRALIA) PTY. LTD.,

HALEY SCHOOLWEAR PTY. LTD.,

276 Collins Street, Melbourne.

57 Swanston Street, Melbourne.

A.N.Z. BANK

J.R. HAYSHAM & B. F. MASKELL, Green Grocers, 13 Beatty Avenue, Armadale.

235 Chapel Street, Prahran.

MAX HOME CLEANING SERVICE, BAKER BOY BREAD,

171 Westgarth Street, Melbourne.

Stockdale Bakeries Pty. Ltd., 2 Shipley Street, South Yarra.

L.R. McILROY PTY. LTD., Butcher, 19 Beatty Avenue, Armadale.

BUCKLEY & NUNN,

310 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

PELLEGRINI & CO. PTY. LTD., 27 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.

CAMPION PRESS PTY. LTD., 493 Elizabeth Street, South Melbourne.

COLES & GARRARD PTY. LTD., 376 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

PETERS' ICE CREAM,

Wellington Road, Petersville, Clayton.

N.L. REED PTY. LTD., Furnishers, 18 Nelson Street, Moorabbin.

FORDIGRAPH (VIC) PTY. LTD.

526 La Trobe Street, Melbourne.

FOUR'N TWENTY PIES PTY. LTD., 41 Union Street, Ascot Vale.

REMINGTON RAND,

334 City Road, Melbourne.

Mr. B. SLATTERY Tennis Coach

19 Leopold Street, Burwood H. FRANCIS & CO., Grocer,

18 BeattY Avenue, Armadale.

V. GANDOLFO, Chemist,

781 Centre Road, East Bentleigh.

121 William Street, Melbourne.

MR. L. GUINEY, Tennis Coach, 1 Newlyn Street, Caulfield.

STOKES (AUST) LTD., 322 Albert Street, Melbourne.

TOORAK STATION HARDWARE, 22 Beatty Avenue, Armadale.

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